TIFFANY WIGGINS

• Mentored fellow teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
• Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
• Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
• Organized extracurricular activities that complemented curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Led professional development workshops on KAGAN, Creative Curriculum, Heggerty, CLASS and Skyline for fellow teachers.
• Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
• Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.

• Modified general education curriculum for Diverse Learners students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive early intervention services
• Developed strong rapport with families, fostering trust and open communication to support child's growth
• Advocated for children within community settings, ensuring all staff received appropriate accommodations and supports.
• Applied evidence-based approaches when selecting interventions, ensuring optimal outcomes for each child served.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and family privacy concerns.
• Increased child engagement during sessions through creative play-based activities tailored to their needs.
• Successfully transitioned children into appropriate educational settings by providing detailed recommendations based on assessment results.

Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance

• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
• Evaluated programs using CLASS Assessment tool, as well as Creative Curriculum Fidelity Checklist
• Designed in house literacy and Math assessments to monitor student learning outcomes
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational and educational strategy
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with DCFS and Head Start Funders

Lead Teacher, It Takes A Village Schools 2004-2008