Tracy Sheehy
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 20 years of work experience and proven knowledge of classroom instruction, special education, and administration. Enthusiastic and creative individual with a solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Has worked to create equitable learning experiences for all students and has experience developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth to Eighth Grade ELA Teacher
Central Arkansas Christian - Educator
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators, therapists, and fellow educators to discuss and meet the needs of individual students
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children
- Used data to inform lessons and interventions
- Orton Gillingham trained
- Implemented lesson plans using the science of reading guidelines
- Planned curriculum to address curriculum goals and diversified needs
- Built a welcoming classroom environment centered on inclusion and progress
- Met regularly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
- Set forth clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and helped students achieve targets with practical guidance and support
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
READING TUTOR
Reading Therapy Center of Southern Arizona
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Implemented lesson plans using the science of reading guidelines
- Used data to inform lesson planning and objectives
- Implemented diverse methods to ensure student achievement
- Planned curriculum to address curriculum goals and diversified needs.
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Veritas Community School
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with service providers to provide best possible interventions for students
- Worked with all stakeholders to provide equitable education for all students
- Created and presented professional development for staff at Veritas on various EC subjects
- Conducted Child Find according to federal and state guidelines
- Adhered to IDEA guidelines and North Carolina guidelines
- Tracked and analyzed student performance regarding program goals and worked with parents to help them support their student
- Researched, evaluated, and selected materials to promote learning
- Structured collaborative learning curricula to improve at-home participation by parents and guardians
- Conferred with parents to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning issues
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation
- Allocated exceptional education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout the school year.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TUTOR
Manus Academy, Ignite Academy
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Tracked and analyzed student performance regarding their program goals
- Conducted group and individual tutoring sessions
- Worked closely with parents, teachers, and counselors to offer each student support
- Planned curriculum to foster academic, behavioral, and functional skills development aligned with student needs
- Collaborated with speech pathologists, social workers, and psychologists to meet multi-disciplinary needs
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive support of students with special needs.
- Encouraged self-advocacy skills among older students as they prepared for post-secondary education or employment opportunities.
Education
MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education
Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas 05.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Middle School Education
- Child Development
- Special Education
- Student Interaction
- Data Analysis
- Educational Strategies
- Educational Leadership
Timeline
READING TUTOR
Reading Therapy Center of Southern Arizona
09.2021 - 09.2022
Fifth to Eighth Grade ELA Teacher
Central Arkansas Christian - Educator
08.2017 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Veritas Community School
07.2015 - 05.2017
SPECIAL EDUCATION TUTOR
Manus Academy, Ignite Academy
08.2008 - 05.2010
MASTERS - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Arkansas State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Special Education
Harding University
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