Tessa Dunn
Harbeson,DE
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with proven expertise in Differentiated Instruction and Relationship Building, honed at Sussex Technical High School. Excelled in creating inclusive classrooms, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Achieved significant improvements in IEP goal attainment through effective classroom management and individualized strategies.
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Sussex Technical High School
01.2019 - Current
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work in Language Arts across multiple grade levels.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Special Education Teacher; ILC
Seaford High School
12.2013 - 12.2018
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Set rules and guidelines to manage classroom and maintain discipline.
- Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling K-8
Wilmington University
Dover, DE12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wesley College
Dover, DE05.1998
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Co-teaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Data Management
- Inclusion Strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Continuing License: 07/01/24 - 06/30/29
- Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12
- Teacher of Middle Level English Language Arts Grades 6-8
- Teacher of Middle Level Social Studies Grades 6-8
- Elementary Teacher 1-8
- Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Sussex Technical High School
01.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher; ILC
Seaford High School
12.2013 - 12.2018
Master of Science - School Counseling K-8
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wesley College
- Continuing License: 07/01/24 - 06/30/29
- Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12
- Teacher of Middle Level English Language Arts Grades 6-8
- Teacher of Middle Level Social Studies Grades 6-8
- Elementary Teacher 1-8
- Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6
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