Tina M. Heard
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with more than 13 years experience teaching science and health and co-teaching math, language arts and various other subjects. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Unique activity-based lessons which equips students successful learning experiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Diverse Learner Specialist
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - Current
- Co-teach and provide support for diverse learners in math, language arts, social studies, and science.
- Taught self-contained math and ELA classes for diverse learners.
- Collaborate with co-teachers to design lesson plans with appropriate adaptations and modifications for diverse learners.
- Develop IEPs, goals, and Behavior Intervention Plans and responsible for implementation and coordination with other team members.
- Substantial Increase in student scores on standardized assessments
Special Education Teacher/Science Teacher
Academy For Learning
Dolton, IL
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Taught biology, physics, chemistry, health, and Personal Social Responsibility (PSR) to students with emotional disorders (ED) in alternative high school setting.
- Planned and implemented co-teaching strategies to maximize instruction using evidence-based best teaching practices.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
- Sponsor for Student Council for four years, organizing fundraising and student events.
Substitute Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
Romeoville, IL
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations in implementing teachers' lesson plans.
Interpreter For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing/Substitute Teacher
School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED)
Westmont, IL
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Interpreted classes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing at middle school level.
- Coordinated activities and upcoming lessons with classroom teacher.
- Followed professional standards for interpreters.
- Interpreted extracurricular activities such as basketball, football, wrestling, field trips, and 8th grade retreats.
Tutor
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
- Tutor high school students on various subjects such as algebra, English, biology, world history, and religion.
- Tutor college-level students for college-level courses such as writing, nursing math, algebra, statistics, history, health, and chemistry.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois2014
Teaching Certification - Secondary Education
Lewis University
1998
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Indiana University Northwest
1991
Skills
- 10 years experience at alternative high school as science and special education teacher
- Behavior Specialist of diverse student populations
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports leader and specialist
- Experience teaching or co-teaching multiple subjects-science, math, language arts, social science
- 6 years as math co-teacher and algebra tutor
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Expertise in modifying instruction, developing goals, and collecting data in both the general education and separate classroom settings
- Sponsor for Yearbook Club, Student Council, and Multiplying Good
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
"What does it mean to say you regret when you have no choice." -Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
Timeline
Diverse Learner Specialist
Chicago Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Tutor
Self-employed
01.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Science Teacher
Academy For Learning
01.2005 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
01.1999 - 01.2005
Interpreter For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing/Substitute Teacher
School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED)
01.1996 - 01.1999
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lewis University
Teaching Certification - Secondary Education
Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Indiana University Northwest
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