Taryn Giacomini
Coarsegold,CA
Summary
Talented enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for 22 years focused on meeting students' academic, emotional and behavioral needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills with teachers, students, families and support staff to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured activities and environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-8
Madera County Superintendent Of Schools
Coarsegold, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet varied learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-5
Chowchilla Elementary School District
Chowchilla, CA
12.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Central Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2006 - 12.2022
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Performed assessments prior to, during and after program.
- Analyzed student data to identify and implement academic growth initiatives.
- Built trusting rapport with clients and parents.
General Education Kindergarten Teacher
Firebaugh Las Deltas Unified School District
Firebaugh, CA
08.2002 - 06.2006
- Approached instruction with engaging, informative and motivational style.
- Facilitated total student education by collaborating with teachers in other subjects to support individual and general academic principles.
- Tracked individual student progress and adjusted teaching methods to improve understanding of material.
- Built relationships with students of all cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Took advantage of opportunities to integrate modern equipment and technologies into class lessons.
- Attended conferences and completed industry training to maintain current knowledge of field.
- Stayed abreast of changes to field, available technologies and improved instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - MA in Special Education
California State University Fresno
Fresno05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA06.2002
Skills
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Working Collaboratively
- Instructional Material Preparation
Certification
- General Education Teaching Credential
- Mild-Moderate Special Education Credential
- Moderate-Severe Special Education Credential
- Masters of Arts Degree in Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-8
Madera County Superintendent Of Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher Grades 4-5
Chowchilla Elementary School District
12.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Central Unified School District
08.2006 - 12.2022
General Education Kindergarten Teacher
Firebaugh Las Deltas Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - MA in Special Education
California State University Fresno
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fresno