Tatyana A. Sanchez
Summary
Compassionate Special Education professional with expertise in implementing tailored interventions to enhance student engagement. Develops and executes effective lesson plans that accommodate diverse needs and foster inclusive learning environments. Advocates for clear communication among educational teams to improve compliance and student performance. Designs and manages Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities, providing individualized instruction that supports lifelong learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education (SPED) Teacher
KIPP Schools
Denver
02.2025 - Current
- Individualized Instruction: Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with IEP objectives, facilitating measurable progress in academic and adaptive milestones.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Led coordination with ABA therapists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists to build integrated student support frameworks.
- IEP Compliance: Managed comprehensive evaluation schedules and case communication with families and general education teachers to maintain full procedural compliance under IDEA.
- Data-Driven Adjustments: Analyzed student performance data to refine instructional strategies, enhancing individual learning outcomes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
KIPP Schools
Denver
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Behavior Regulation: Delivered intentional self-regulation coaching to reinforce healthy coping tools and prosocial milestones within resource room settings.
- Academic Scaffolding: Facilitated student classroom engagement and core task completion via systematic instructional modifications and regular checks for understanding.
- Student Advocacy: Acted as a proactive communication liaison connecting classroom teachers, specialists, and families to optimize learning dynamics.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Aya Healthcare
Denver
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Intervention Support: Executed academic and behavioral interventions for students with complex neurodevelopmental needs, enhancing their engagement and learning progress.
- Proactive Monitoring: Tracked behavior trends throughout the school day, intervening promptly to de-escalate anxiety and restore focus in the learning environment.
- Academic Accommodations: Supported students with disabilities during instructional activities and assessments.
- Instructional Prep: Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organization.
Youth Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
Denver
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Crisis Mitigation: Implemented crisis management and verbal de-escalation protocols, ensuring student safety and fostering emotional regulation in the classroom.
- Therapeutic Milieu: Implemented clinical treatment plans and IEP objectives within a highly specialized, trauma-informed therapeutic day school environment.
- Integrated Supports: Collaborated with clinical, therapeutic, and education specialists to gather behavior observations and drive data-informed intervention strategies.
Special Needs / Affective Needs Paraprofessional
ESY 23 & Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Aurora
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Affective Support: Delivered educational adjustments and crisis coaching, fostering resilience in students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Behavior Management: Implemented behavior management strategies to support student engagement and focus.
- Functional Communication: Guided diverse learners in replacing disruptive behaviors with positive coping skills and effective communication strategies.
- Inclusive Collaboration: Collaborated with staff to create an inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Progress Monitoring: Assessed student progress and offered targeted feedback, contributing to improved academic outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
USC Salkehatchie
Allendale, SC01-2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
USC Salkehatchie
Allendale, SC01-2018
Skills
- Special Education Instruction
- IEP compliance
- IEP Goal Monitoring
- Progress Monitoring
- Performance Data Analysis
- Curriculum Differentiation
- Individualized instruction
- Autism Support (ASD)
- Affective Needs Support
- Behavioral intervention
- MTSS / RTI Strategies
- Crisis De-escalation (CPI)
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Emotional regulation
- Adaptive learning strategies
- Effective communication
- Student support
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Positive role model
Prior Focus
- Early Childhood: Lead Teacher at Parker Landing; Floater roles at Kiddie Academy (2019-2024).
- Admin & Service: Call Agent for CO Dept of Labor; University Work-Study Assistant (2018-2022).
Assessment Roles
- Logged data to gauge baseline IEP tracking & intervention efficacy.
- Collaborated with school psychologists & clinical staff on evaluation profiles.
- Executed Tier-specific modifications aligned with diagnostic frameworks.
Core Expertise
- Special Education Instruction
- IEP Goal Monitoring
- Performance Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
- Autism Support (ASD)
- Affective Needs Support
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- MTSS / RTI Strategies
- Crisis De-escalation (CPI)
- Curriculum Differentiation
- Social-Emotional Learning
Timeline
Special Education (SPED) Teacher
KIPP Schools
02.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
KIPP Schools
12.2024 - 02.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - 06.2024
Youth Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
09.2023 - 11.2023
Special Needs / Affective Needs Paraprofessional
ESY 23 & Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
10.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
USC Salkehatchie
Associate of Arts - General Studies
USC Salkehatchie