Taryn Egerstrom
Lees Summit,MO
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education - CWC Teacher
Lees Summit West High School
08.2024 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Special Education – CWC Teacher
Bernard Campbell Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Differentiated instruction based on individual needs.
Special Education – Life Skills Teacher
Blue Valley West High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and adjust lessons accordingly for optimal student outcomes.
Special Education Paraeducator – Intensive Resource
Blue Valley High School
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Applied de-escalation strategies and positive reinforcement to decrease target behaviors
- Collaborated with special education team to develop behavior plans, visual aids, and accommodations/modifications.
Special Education – Job Coach
Blue Valley Southwest High School
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported students in career-based settings while promoting independence and working towards post-secondary goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching - Special Education -
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2021
Bachelor of Science – Child and Family Development – Child Life -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01.2018
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaboration techniques
- Behavior modification
Volunteer
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Children's Mercy, Kansas City, MO
Red Cross War Memorial Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Timeline
Special Education - CWC Teacher
Lees Summit West High School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education – CWC Teacher
Bernard Campbell Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Special Education – Life Skills Teacher
Blue Valley West High School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education – Job Coach
Blue Valley Southwest High School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Special Education Paraeducator – Intensive Resource
Blue Valley High School
08.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching - Special Education -
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science – Child and Family Development – Child Life -
Missouri State University
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