Terence Tisdell
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dynamic, friendly, and motivated educator with versatile experience in education, case management, and behavioral background. Over ten years of military service and affiliation. Adaptable to change and ability to build strong relationships and collaborate in teams or work independently.
Organized Educator successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Judson Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
- Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each assigned student
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in general education classes with assignments
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP
- Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
Military Student Transition Consultant
Military Child Education Coalition
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Professional development facilitation for educators
- Conduct individual and group training sessions with students, staff, and parents
- Disseminating information to parents, teachers, students, installation, and community members
Registered Behavioral Technician
C.A.R.E
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Implemented behavioral, social, and academic plans for each individual client as assigned by the supervising BCBA
- Trained the parent(s)/guardian to effectively implement the plan within the home and community setting
- Collaborated among and between public school personnel and additional service professionals to approach achieving the goals identified in the behavior plan
Apple Unit Paraprofessional
Judson Independent School District
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Assisted in the education and social development of special needs students under the direct supervision of a special education teacher
- Worked with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists
- Supported students with emotional or behavior concerns and assisted them in developing appropriate social skills
Knowledge Operations Management
United States Air Force
08.2000 - 02.2012
- Supervised teams of 10-15 Airmen/instructed classrooms with up to 40 students
- Planned, coordinated, shared and controlled an organization’s data and information assets
- Managed technologies to capture, organize, and share tacit and explicit knowledge
Education
B.A. - Business Management
Wayland Baptist University
M.S. - Education
Wayland Baptist University
Skills
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Excellent classroom management
- Student support
- Data management
Certification
- Special Education EC - 12
- Physical Education EC - 12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Judson Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
Military Student Transition Consultant
Military Child Education Coalition
07.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Behavioral Technician
C.A.R.E
06.2017 - 05.2019
Apple Unit Paraprofessional
Judson Independent School District
09.2012 - 06.2017
Knowledge Operations Management
United States Air Force
08.2000 - 02.2012
M.S. - Education
Wayland Baptist University
B.A. - Business Management
Wayland Baptist University
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