Tiffany Gillen
Corsicana,United States
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Gen. Ed. Teacher
Corsicana ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Designer
Trophies Unlimited/Leaving My Mark
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Teacher
Frost ISD
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher/Coach
Blooming Grove ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M Commerce
Corsicana05.2009
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Skills Development
- Head Teacher Support
- Data Management
Accomplishments
- Special Education Team Lead for 2 years.
- Autism Tribes Parent Liaison
- IBCCES Autism Certificate
- CISD Parent/In-Home Trainer
- 2023-2024 Distinguished Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Gen. Ed. Teacher
Corsicana ISD
08.2019 - Current
Designer
Trophies Unlimited/Leaving My Mark
08.2016 - 08.2019
Teacher
Frost ISD
08.2013 - 05.2016
Teacher/Coach
Blooming Grove ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M Commerce
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