Tara Beatty
Guilford,CT
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on meeting the individual needs of special education students. Exceptional skills working with teachers, paraeducators, parents and specialists to create a collaborative approach to allow each student to reach their full potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Guilford High School
Guilford , CT
08.2019 - Current
- Established ABA classroom instruction for students in grade 9-12.
- Implemented vocational/ community Instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Adams Middle School
Guilford , CT
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and Implemented ABA instructional classroom for grades 7-8.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe developmental delays to increase life skills in the school and community.
Special Education Teacher
Guilford Lakes Elementary School
Guilford, CT
08.2001 - 06.2017
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs in grades K-5
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modified general education curriculum.
- Implemented Reading Recovery instruction to students.
- Implemented Multisensory Structured Language Instruction.
- Designed and Implemented comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis program for K-5.
Special Education Teacher
East Hartford Public School
East Hartford, CT
08.1999 - 04.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with emotional / behavioral disabilities.
Education
6th Year - Education
University of New England
Biddeford, MEGraduate Certificate - Reading Recovery
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTMaster of Arts - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTBachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism/ Cognitive Disabilities
- AAC Devices
- Positive Learning Environment
- Vocational/ Community Instruction
- Paraeducator Training/ Supervision
- Collaboration
Additional Information
- TEAM Trained: Mentored aspiring and beginning teachers.
- PMT Trained - Physical Management and De-escalation Strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Guilford High School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Adams Middle School
06.2017 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Guilford Lakes Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
East Hartford Public School
08.1999 - 04.2000
6th Year - Education
University of New England
Graduate Certificate - Reading Recovery
University of Connecticut
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Connecticut
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