Tishia Nichols
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education/Social Studies Teacher
Sparta School District
08.2019 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teaher
St. Louis Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2019
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Dupo School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Teacher
Special School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Collinsville School District
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
Special Education Teacher
Roxana School Teacher
08.1994 - 05.2001
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL1993
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Policy Implementation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- IEP understanding
- Video Conferencing
- Project-based learning
- Proficient in Google Classroom
- Organizational abilities
- Safety awareness
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Group Instruction
- Standardized Testing
- Behavior Modeling
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Assignment Grading
- Goal Setting
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Social Development
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Test Proctoring
- Positive Learning Environment
- Multitasking
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Creative Instruction Style
- Google Classroom
- Time Management
- Student Support
- SMART Board
- Problem-Solving
Certification
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Learning Disability Certification
Social Emotional Disability Certification
Elementary Self Contained General Education Certifiation
Timeline
Special Education/Social Studies Teacher
Sparta School District
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Teaher
St. Louis Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Dupo School District
08.2004 - 05.2007
Special Education Teacher
Special School District
08.2003 - 05.2004
Special Education Teacher
Collinsville School District
08.2001 - 05.2003
Special Education Teacher
Roxana School Teacher
08.1994 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Learning Disability Certification
Social Emotional Disability Certification
Elementary Self Contained General Education Certifiation
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