Tanya Wood
Sheboygan Falls,WI
Summary
Dynamic Special Educational Teacher Assistant with a proven track record at Urban Middle School, enhancing teaching quality through mentorship and innovative curriculum development. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and ESOL, I significantly improved student comprehension and engagement. Expert in creating inclusive learning environments, fostering student success through personalized educational strategies. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educational Teacher Assistant
Urban Middle School
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in improved overall teaching quality.
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Developed custom curriculum to cater to students'' individual learning styles and needs.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Offered variety of stimulating learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through positive reinforcement and empathy.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Associate
Sierra
07.2024 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheboygan Falls High School
220 Amherst Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, WI 5308506.2001
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Standardized Testing
- Science Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Behavior Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Motivating students
- Learning Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Student assessment
- Group Instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Student evaluations
- Special Needs Students
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Instructional Methods
- Performance Assessments
- ESOL Certified
- Multitasking
Timeline
Associate
Sierra
07.2024 - Current
Special Educational Teacher Assistant
Urban Middle School
High School Diploma -
Sheboygan Falls High School