Tracie Beeler
Teacher
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in Individualized Education Plans and behavioral interventions. Committed to fostering inclusive environments that support diverse learners and enhance student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Knox County School District
06.2021 - Current
- Provided academic, prevocational, social-emotional, adaptive and language interventions for students with moderate to profound disabilities.
- Case manager for students in k-5th grades.
- Designed extensive Individualized Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments, rating scales, standardized assessments, formal observations, and anecdotal notes.
- Collaborated with General Education teachers and supported students through inclusion practices, modified content, and accommodations.
- Conducted IEP meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, advocates, and attorneys.
- Managed a team of educational assistants and Registered Behavior Technicians.
Behavioral Intervention Teacher
Sam E Hill Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Maintained and cultivated relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community partners to foster a supportive environment for student success.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop positive behavior intervention strategies for both individual and class-wide support.
- Facilitated 1:1 sessions with students, teaching coping skills and behavioral reflections using check-in/out systems.
- Designed educational materials that address behavior expectations and social-emotional needs for students and teachers.
- Provided consistent support to teachers in managing adverse student behaviors, redirecting as necessary.
- Assisted teachers in identifying triggers and implementing behavioral accommodations to enhance classroom retention.
- Authored behavior plans while serving as case manager for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted parent meetings to collaborate on student progress and needs.
Special Education Teacher
Ritta Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Provided academic, pre-vocational, and social-emotional interventions for students with disabilities.
- Case manager for students in k-5th grades.
- Designed extensive Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Supported General Education teachers and helped train on needs of special populations.
- Co-taught classes with general education teachers.
- Taught both general education and special education curriculums.
- Conducted IEP meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, support staff and advocates.
Autism Support Teacher
Knox County School System
08.2013 - 05.2015
- District-wide teacher supporting students with autism in the general education and special education settings.
- Collaboration and training for general and special education teachers for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from grades K-12.
- Presented strategies and best practices for optimal student outcomes.
- Worked with parents and provided resources to families.
- Conducted professional development trainings for individual teachers, teams, schools, and district.
- Case management for up to 20 students at any time.
General Education Teacher
Dogwood Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2010
- Taught grades 2nd-4th grades in a diverse, urban, Title 1 school.
- Inclusion classroom for students with disabilities.
Education
Educational Specialist - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01-2014
Masters of Science - Teacher Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01-2005
Bachelors of Science - Human Ecology, Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01-2004
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Functional behavior assessments
- Case management
- Collaborative teaching
- Special education advocacy
Certification
- Trauma Informed Educator, Starr Commonwealth, 08/01/21
- Tennessee Professional Teaching License, #219114, 460 Sped Modified K-12, 465 Sped Early Ch PreK-1, 497 PreK-4
Awards
Teacher of the Year, Halls Elementary School, 08/01/23 - 05/01/24
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Knox County School District
06.2021 - Current
Behavioral Intervention Teacher
Sam E Hill Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Ritta Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Autism Support Teacher
Knox County School System
08.2013 - 05.2015
General Education Teacher
Dogwood Elementary School
07.2005 - 05.2010
Educational Specialist - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee
Masters of Science - Teacher Education
University of Tennessee
Bachelors of Science - Human Ecology, Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education
University of Tennessee
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