Tina Liggins
Fort Collins,CO
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.
Qualified Special Education Teacher with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Rising Stars Special Education Teacher
The Austin Centers For Exceptional Students
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Significant Support Needs Special Education Teache
Fort Lupton High School
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Promoted parent involvement through regular communication about student progress, upcoming events, and available resources within the school district.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and instructional modifications, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations for special education.
- Provided ongoing support to paraprofessionals within the classroom, offering guidance on instructional strategies and behavior management techniques.
- Served as an advocate for students within the school community, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Firestone Charter Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023
- 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges
07.2019 - 05.2021
- 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Assistant Manager
Party City
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
Special Education Teacher
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
08.2015 - 03.2017
- 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12.2006
Skills
- Food Handling Preparation
- MS Office Proficiency
- Child Development
- Student Counseling
- Middle School Education
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Learning Style Assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Motivating Students
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Integration
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Student Records Management
- Parent Communication
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Disorders
- Educational Strategies
- Disability Assessment Testing
- Development of Social Skills
- Fundraising Documentation
- Remote Assistance
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Student Support
- Interactive Media
- Positive Role Model
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Assessment Administration
- IEP Development
- Job Readiness Training
- Behavior Modification
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Google Slides
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Positive Learning Environment
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Interactions
- Google Applications
- Behavior Redirection
- District Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Behavior Standards
- Classroom Practices
- Adaptive Strategies
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Social and Academic Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Cultural Awareness
- IEPs
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Visual supports
- Literacy intervention
- Life skills instruction
- Progress evaluations
- Curriculum adjustments
- Student support
- Behavior modifications
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Student records management
- Assistive technology
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional adaptation
Timeline
Rising Stars Special Education Teacher
The Austin Centers For Exceptional Students
08.2024 - Current
Significant Support Needs Special Education Teache
Fort Lupton High School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Teacher
Firestone Charter Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Colorado Early Colleges
07.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager
Party City
02.2018 - 10.2019
Special Education Teacher
Twin Peaks Charter Academy
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
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