Tara Murnion
Winnett,Montana
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (EK-12)
Winnett Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher (2nd Grade)
Lewistown School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Special Education Teacher (4th-6th Grade)
Frenchtown School District
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Billings Public Schools
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Education
Mastery of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
MSU-Billings
Billings, MT08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
MSU-Billings
Billings, MT12.2000
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Motivating Students
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
- Transition Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Assessment Administration
- Literacy Intervention
- IEP Implementation
- Data Collection
- Visual Supports
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (EK-12)
Winnett Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Special Education Teacher (2nd Grade)
Lewistown School District
08.2006 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher (4th-6th Grade)
Frenchtown School District
08.2001 - 05.2006
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Billings Public Schools
01.2001 - 05.2001
Mastery of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
MSU-Billings
Bachelor of Science - Elementary & Special Education
MSU-Billings
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