Tonya Faltz
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher dedicated to addressing individual student needs while promoting academic and emotional growth. Expertise in designing and implementing engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to diverse learning abilities, ensuring all students thrive in an inclusive environment. Strong communicator committed to patience and positive reinforcement, collaborating effectively with colleagues to develop innovative educational strategies that drive exceptional outcomes. Passionate about fostering a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Director Field Services
The Deserved Kindness Agency
08.2024 - Current
- Oversees the planning and coordination of instructional programs and services as well as development of the ISPs to meet neurodiverse educational needs of the individual client that adheres to the a comprehensive plan outlining the services and supports necessary as determined on intake. .
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees, clients and their supports to voice their ideas.
- Develop and implement educational curricula that aligns with state and local standards and goals.
- Manage and develop the instructional plans for field staff including training and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain relationships with community stakeholders, parents, family supports, DBHDS, DARS and stakeholders to ensure the development of clients as well as, field and instructional staff, including training and professional development opportunities.
- Implement policies and procedures related to instructional services for field staff. for implementation of successful improvement of ISP goals designed to improve the individuals independent living skills, educational, and employment goals.
- Improved client behaviors by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluates clients progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of neurodiverse and learners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Ensure and delivered e instruction to a range of individuals with diverse abilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed c;lients physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected clients using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling clients to maintain progress levels by designing individualized ISP goals that focused on areas needing improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City School District
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Program Manager
The Deserved Kindness Agency
02.2009 - 08.2023
- Coordinated special education clients and Direct Support Professionals schedules with master schedule.
- Taught community engagement, independent living and social skills, to clients across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught Direct Support Professionals how to use research based techniques to increase client skills and make measurable progress towards learning goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster client engagement, in addition to recording client progress.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated nonverbally with clients to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Outreach Coordinator
Amerigroup Health Insurance Company
04.2004 - 03.2009
- Taught health education classes for staff, community workers and members of public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and health education training materials.
- Gave public talks on importance health education, specific disease prevention, as well as treatment strategies by following EPSDT guidelines and physician guidelines.
- Taught disabled population the importance of good health practices.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
- Track health related outcomes by generating outreach results to reports for submission to the HEDIS database that tracks health plan performance.
Education
Master of Science - Health Information Management Certificate
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MNMaster of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MarylandBachelor of Science - Management Studies/ Computer Studies
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MarylandApplied Behavior Analysis Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2026
Skills
- Advanced Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Evidence Based Learning Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Technology Based Learning Strategies
- Time-line Based Project Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Individual Support Plans ISPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Virginia Provisional Special Education License - General Curriculum, 2024-01-01
- Participating Member VCU Autism Leadership Intensive, 2024-01-01
- Research Based Techniques to increase client skills and make measurable progress towards learning goals, 2024-01-01
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Title: Versatile Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Instructional Director Field Services
The Deserved Kindness Agency
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City School District
08.2023 - Current
Program Manager
The Deserved Kindness Agency
02.2009 - 08.2023
Outreach Coordinator
Amerigroup Health Insurance Company
04.2004 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies/ Computer Studies
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science - Health Information Management Certificate
The College of St. Scholastica
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Old Dominion University
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