Tonya Romans
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Grady County Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Mentored new teachers in the Special Education department, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective instructional methods.
- Empowered students with self-advocacy skills through targeted lessons on communication, problem-solving, and goal-setting techniques.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with students with various disabilities in the inclusion setting.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Special Education Teacher
Paulding County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County Schools
08.1996 - 06.2006
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Wakulla County Schools
12.1993 - 06.1996
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Education
Specialist of Education - Special Education; Curriculum And Instruction
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2008
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Special Education; Mental Handicaps
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.1993
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Assessment administration
- Faculty Collaboration
- Behavior Modifications
- IEP development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Co-teaching Experience
Certification
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Special Education Cognitive Level: Social sciences, science, math, reading, language arts
Special Education general curriculum
Special Education adapted curriculum
Middle grades reading
Middle grades language arts
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Grady County Schools
08.2011 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Paulding County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2011
Special Education Teacher
Cobb County Schools
08.1996 - 06.2006
Special Education Teacher
Wakulla County Schools
12.1993 - 06.1996
Specialist of Education - Special Education; Curriculum And Instruction
University of West Georgia
Master of Science - Special Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education; Mental Handicaps
Florida State University
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Special Education Cognitive Level: Social sciences, science, math, reading, language arts
Special Education general curriculum
Special Education adapted curriculum
Middle grades reading
Middle grades language arts
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