Timothy Wargo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Driven by a passion for educational excellence at Grossmont Union High School District, I leveraged skills in IEP development and collaborative teamwork to enhance student success. Specializing in curriculum adjustments and effective communication strategies, I significantly improved learning outcomes for students with special needs, demonstrating a commitment to fostering academic and social growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2020 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
PLUS Special Education Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Group Home Tutor
Grossmont Union School District
09.2008 - 01.2021
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Campus Supervisor
Grossmont Union School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Notified police, fire department and emergency services of on-campus incidents.
- Assisted with fire, hazardous material and active-shooter on-campus drills.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in
Library Technician
Grossmont Union School District
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Combined traditional skills ol librarian with instructional technologist and instructional designer to enhance all facets of learning.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces, and other items.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
Education
Special Education Teaching Credential - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2021
Master of Arts - Cross- Cultural Teaching
National University
La Jolla, CA07.2008
Teaching Credential Gen. Education Social Science - High School Teaching
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
National University
La Jolla, CA04.2004
Skills
- Data Collection
- IEP development
- Communication Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Head Teacher Support
- Motivating students
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Parent Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Small Group Instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2020 - Current
PLUS Special Education Teacher
Grossmont Union High School District
08.2015 - 07.2020
Campus Supervisor
Grossmont Union School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
Library Technician
Grossmont Union School District
06.2010 - 07.2012
Group Home Tutor
Grossmont Union School District
09.2008 - 01.2021
Special Education Teaching Credential - Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
National University
Master of Arts - Cross- Cultural Teaching
National University
Teaching Credential Gen. Education Social Science - High School Teaching
National University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
National University
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