Taquana Stubbs
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
Making data a part of an ongoing cycle of instructional improvement by consistently adapting appropriate content through methodology, delivery of instruction, and ensuring that students with disabilities achievements are supported in the instructional decision making school-wide in all educational settings. In providing data driven instruction, modeling and supporting special education instructional staff in organizing and identifying data trends, while implementing hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities is a priority. Ensuring proficiency in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools in fostering academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Special Education Lead Teacher
ATLANTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (AVA)
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate documentation and timely data input/submission for students with disabilities.
- Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching and coaching; assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through implementing effective instructional methods.
- Review and ensure that students with disabilities are receiving effective instruction in their Least Restrictive Environment; assist school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing strategies for students with disabilities.
- Participate in professional learning activities and plan/deliver professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
- Complete educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation; monitor assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations.
- Train and provide ongoing technical and data analysis support to staff who use school-wide data collection systems (SWIS, PBIS Assessments for TFI, Benchmarks of Quality).
- Collect and monitor school and district databases to track and analyze student behavioral data including office discipline referrals, suspensions, team implementation, coach assessment of school-wide implementation, and climate survey patterns.
Special Education Lead Teacher and PBIS Coach
DEERWOOD ACADEMY
ATLANTA, GA
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Increased CCRPI's Content Mastery by +3.3 during the 2019-2020 school year.
- Increased CCRPI's Closing Gap Scores by +21.4 during the 2019-2020 school year.
- Collaborate with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate documentation and timely data input/submission for students with disabilities.
- Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching and coaching; assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through implementing effective instructional methods.
- Review and ensure that students with disabilities are receiving effective instruction in their Least Restrictive Environment; assist school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing strategies for students with disabilities.
- Participate in professional learning activities and plan/deliver professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
- Complete educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation; monitor assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations.
- Train and provide ongoing technical and data analysis support to staff who use school-wide data collection systems (SWIS, PBIS Assessments for TFI, Benchmarks of Quality).
- Collect and monitor school and district databases to track and analyze student behavioral data including office discipline referrals, suspensions, team implementation, coach assessment of school-wide implementation, and climate survey patterns.
Special Education Teacher
DEERWOOD ACADEMY
Atlanta, GA
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into inclusive classes.
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Experience in assessment and implementation of a variety of assistive technology devices ranging from low to high technology.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
College Park, GA
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Coordinate placement of students with special needs into inclusive classes.
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Experience in assessment and implementation of a variety of assistive technology devices ranging from low to high technology.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
LILLIE COOPER PRIMARY SCHOOL
DAWSON, GA
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
- Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
- Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Educational Specialist - Specialist in Special Education
UNIVERSITY oF WEST GEORGIA
CARROLLTON05.2021
Master Of Arts In Teaching - Special Education, General Curriculum
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
ALBANY, GA05.2010
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Special Education, Adapted Curriculum
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
ALBANY12.2008
Skills
- Department of Special Education Data Team and School Climate (Chairperson)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Trained Teacher
- Partnership Liaison (Grants Writing)
- Technology Integration Liaison
- Placement, Award's Day, and TOTY Committees
- Social and Emotional Learning
- PBIS Initiatives and Incentives
- Progress Monitoring
- School Recruitment/Interview Committee
- STAR Assessment Champion
- Restorative Practices Trained
- Mindset Trained
- Governance (GO Team, Chair)
- Orton-Gillingham Certified (In progress)
- Hospital/Homebound Teacher
- Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher
- Relay: Uncommon Schools Trained
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
- Professional Learning Facilitator (Special Education)
- New Teacher Mentor
- GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students Certified
- Georgia Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Member
Websites
Timeline
Interim Special Education Lead Teacher
ATLANTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (AVA)
07.2020 - Current
Special Education Lead Teacher and PBIS Coach
DEERWOOD ACADEMY
07.2015 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
DEERWOOD ACADEMY
07.2015 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Feldwood Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
LILLIE COOPER PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2009 - 07.2010
Educational Specialist - Specialist in Special Education
UNIVERSITY oF WEST GEORGIA
Master Of Arts In Teaching - Special Education, General Curriculum
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Special Education, Adapted Curriculum
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
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