Camping, Reading, Boating, and hanging out with my family
Tiffany Montez
Sachse
Summary
Dedicated ECLC Special Education Teacher at Wylie ISD with a strong commitment to enhancing student learning and development. Currently pursuing a Master's in Educational Leadership, leveraging expertise in early childhood education and collaborative communication to foster inclusive learning environments for students and staff. Recognized for mentoring new teachers and leading initiatives that improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECLC Special Education Teacher
Wylie ISD
08.2019 - Current
- Early Childhood Learning Classroom Teacher
- Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate appropriate IEP to prepare for ARD meetings with parents and other support staff for students
- Develop and implement lesson plans in accordance with the requirements of the TEA and the district's curriculum programs
- Conduct formal/informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with general education teachers for students who go to inclusion, according to their IEP
- Plan and assign work to paraprofessionals
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents
- ECLC Team Leader 2022-present of 20 staff members
- Yearbook Coordinator
- Mentor and train new teachers in ECLC and Hartman Elementary
- 2023-2024 Hartman Elementary Teacher of the Year
Special Ed. Self-Contained
Garland ISD
08.2016 - 07.2019
- ALE Teacher (applied learning environment) grades 2-5
- Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns and when necessary develop a BIP based on results from a FBA
- Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate appropriate individualized educational services
- Develop and implement lesson plans in accordance with the requirements of the TEA and the district's curriculum program
- Conduct formal/informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities
- Work cooperatively with general education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the IEP
- Plan and assign work to paraprofessionals
- Prepare required paperwork for students ARD meeting
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents
- Additional responsibilities: Special Education Team Leader 2016-present; plan, prepare, and administer STAAR ALT 2 and TELPAS ALT testing according to TEA and the student's IEP; Math vertical team member; Special Olympics coach; computer programs used Unique Learning Systems (N2Y), Review 360, esped, and MBSConnect
Gen. Ed. 4th Grade Math
Dallas ISD
08.2014 - 08.2016
- 4th Grade Elementary teacher/ESL Teacher
- 4th grade Math at one of the largest Title I elementary campus in Dallas ISD
- Develop, plan and implement Math lesson plans that fulfill Dallas ISD curriculum program and the TEA guidelines
- Establish and maintain an efficient classroom utilizing classroom management procedures and standards
- Based on the student evaluation results, designed differentiated lesson plans for struggling 504 and SPED students needing small group instruction to enhance their learning styles
- Campus AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Coordinator attends DISD AVID monthly meetings and coordinates the implementation of the program at Titche
- Campus TEI (Teacher Excellence Initiative) Expert attends DISD TEI monthly meetings and disseminates the information gathered from the meeting to the staff
- MLEP committee member
Media Specialist
Wylie ISD
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Provide instruction and assistance in using library media center print and electronic resources, including technology and equipment for grades K-4
- Shelve incoming books, materials and equipment
- Operate automated circulation system called Destiny
- Fulfill teacher requests of materials and collections for use in classroom
- Receive and process books, materials and equipment and reconciling with packing slips and invoices
- Collect and maintain records of student fines and prepare parent notifications as needed
- Repair books, magazines, materials and equipment
- Perform annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials
- Planned, organized and ran annual school Book Fair
Education
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Emphasis
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA08.2019
Completed Alternative Teaching Certification -
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
05.2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Resources
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA08.2009
Associates in Science Degree - Business Emphasis
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL12.2003
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Job readiness training
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Trained in CPI
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
2023-2024 Hartman Elementary Teacher of the Year
Certification
- EC-6
- Special Education Supplemental
- Generalist 4-8
- English as a Second Language Supplemental
Skills
Experience with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher and Power Point), Google Workspace, Programs: esped, Service Management, X-Logs, Skyward, Parent Square, General Office equipment: Fax, Copier, Printer, and Scanner, 60 wpm
Military Service
United States Army Reserves, 11/94-11/02, 91B12 Medical Specialist Training, 341st MED BN (EVAC), Mesquite, TX
Interests
Timeline
ECLC Special Education Teacher
Wylie ISD
08.2019 - Current
Special Ed. Self-Contained
Garland ISD
08.2016 - 07.2019
Gen. Ed. 4th Grade Math
Dallas ISD
08.2014 - 08.2016
Media Specialist
Wylie ISD
08.2013 - 08.2014
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Emphasis
Upper Iowa University
Completed Alternative Teaching Certification -
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Resources
Upper Iowa University
Associates in Science Degree - Business Emphasis
Waubonsee Community College
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