Teresa Moore
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with expertise in IEP implementation and differentiated instruction at Union Public Schools. Enhanced student engagement through motivational techniques and effective parent communication. Successfully integrated students into general classrooms, fostering academic and social growth. Recognized for improving student performance through tailored education plans and behavior modification strategies.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
08.1992 - 05.2021
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher
Sand Springs Public Schools
08.1982 - 05.1992
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
- Worked with parents, teachers, and school leadership to develop tailored student education plans.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.1990
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Parent communication
- Student support
- Differentiated instruction
- Data collection
- Scheduling proficiency
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Special Education Department chairperson for 10 years.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Roy Clark in 2002.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Certification
- Certificate- Learning Disability: Newborn- Grade 12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Union Public Schools
08.1992 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Sand Springs Public Schools
08.1982 - 05.1992
Master of Science - Special Education
Northeastern State University
Teacher of the Year for Roy Clark Elementary 2002-2003 School Year
Teacher of the Year for Roy Clark Elementary 2002-2003 School Year