Tiffany Thompson
Louisburg,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher with 25 years of experience in designing and implementing individualized education plans to support the diverse needs of students. Skilled in assessing learning styles and adapting instructional strategies to accommodate various disabilities that include autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders. Proven ability to create a nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being. Adept at collaborating with general education teachers, therapists, and administrators to ensure student success. Committed to advocating for students with disabilities, promoting their independence and self-advocacy skills for lifelong success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
USD 230
08.2009 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized lesson plans for students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, & autism in the areas of reading, written language, and mathematics
- Write detailed Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student based on most current academic and behavior data and conduct annual meetings
- Collaborate with general education teachers to modify and adapt curriculum to meet student goals
- Collect daily and weekly data to drive instruction and ensure progress towards academic goals
- Provide ongoing communication with parents about behavior and academic progress
- Work with students with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder to increase life skills.
Special Education Teacher
North Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative
08.2000 - 05.2009
- Developed and implemented IEP goals and accommodations for students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders
- Wrote Individualized Education Plans for each student based on current academic scores and behavior data
- On the team to implement the MTSS process in my school
- Presented at conferences around Kansas about the MTSS process
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Interrelated
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-9
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1998
Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Data collection
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Write Individualized Education Plans
- Trained in CPI
- Classroom management
Certification
- Elementary Education K-9
- Gifted Education K-12
- Special Education Interrelated K-12
Leadership Experience
- It's All About You Autism Training through TASN
- Student teacher host
- Mentor teacher
- Site Council Secretary
- Wellness Committee Member
- Curriculum Committee Member
- Building Level Team Member
- Crisis Team Member
- Girls on the Run Coach
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
USD 230
08.2009 - Current
Special Education Teacher
North Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative
08.2000 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Special Education Interrelated
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-9
Kansas State University
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