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TAWANDA R. CRUMP

CHICAGO,IL

Summary

Versatile Early Childhood Special Education Teacher offering over 20 years of experience in blended and self-contained general education prekindergarten classrooms. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

E.C.S.E Itinerant Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Prepare individual education program reports for parent-teacher conferences
  • Report on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
  • Establish skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Implement practice exercises and use repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Co-taught in blended preschool setting, modifying instruction to meet individual and personal needs of students
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Established positive learning expectation standards for learners and evaluated progress to maintain current and accurate records of student achievement
  • Collectively coordinated with students, parents and staff members in providing and creating appropriate individual education programs
  • Participated regularly in professional learning and staff meeting

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
05.2004 - 06.2014
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05.2011

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
05.2006

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Audio-Visual Demonstrations
  • Effective Communication Skills

Certification

  • Licensed PEE - (2013-2023)
  • Licensed PEL - (2013-2023)
  • Learning Behavior Specialist I - (2014)
  • English as a Second Language Special Education- (2019)

Timeline

E.C.S.E Itinerant Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2021 - Current

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2014 - 08.2021

Special Education Classroom Assistant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
05.2004 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

National Louis University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

St. Augustine College
TAWANDA R. CRUMP