Tracey Munns
Stillman Valley
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Meridian School District, adept in IEP implementation and exceptional classroom management. Excelled in enhancing student progress through innovative instructional strategies and effective parent-teacher collaboration. Demonstrated success in mentoring educators and advancing neurodiverse student achievements. Leadership role as a special education department division leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Meridian School District
08.2011 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities with a focus on high school math.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Early Childhood Educator
Open Sesame Child Care Center
05.2000 - 08.2011
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Aurora, IL08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Learning Behavioral Specialist I
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2011
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Progress evaluations
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Scheduling proficiency
- Assessment administration
- IEP implementation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 11 years.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- School Improvement team member for 3+ years.
ISBE Excellance in Education Award
The annual Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards celebrate incredible classroom teachers, administrators, teams, volunteers, and school support personnel who have made lasting impacts on the students, families, and fellow educators in their school communities.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Meridian School District
08.2011 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Open Sesame Child Care Center
05.2000 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Learning Behavioral Specialist I
Northern Illinois University
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