Tracye Bishop
San Diego,CA
Summary
Well-qualified professional bringing many years of progressive experience in education. Service-oriented and relationship-driven with good administrative and customer service skills. Seek long-term position with room for growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records related to teacher evaluations and student data according to district policy.
- Created professional development plans for special education teachers based on current best practices.
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Led team meetings focused on discussing strategies for working with students who have challenging behaviors.
- Served as a liaison between families and students and educational professionals such as psychologists or speech therapists when needed.
Special Education Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments. Successfully matriculated ESN students to become mainstream achievers, an increase of 40%.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
Social Studies Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding through the exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives in social studies content.
- Provided feedback on student work through rubrics or checklists designed according to specific criteria.
- Created activities such as debates and simulations to reinforce learning objectives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques based on individual needs of learners in the classroom.
RN Support
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
07.2012 - 11.2017
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Preliminary Admin. Credential - Education Administration
Cal State University, Chico
Chico05-2025
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2020
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2018
Vocational Nursing - Health
Curam College of Nursing
Sacramento05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA08-2000
Skills
- Grant writer w/30% increase in budget revenue
- Data-driven decision making
- Educator Coaching
- Collaborative leadership
- Transition planning
- Legal compliance
- Curriculum adaptation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- IEP implementation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- 504 plan coordination
- Training delivery
- Universal design for learning
- Instructional leadership
- Special education law
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom observation
Certification
- CA Preliminary Admin. Credential, graduation May 2025
- CA Single Subject Credential, valid-clear
- CA Special Education ESN, valid-clear
- Special Education Bridge certification for mild/moderate caseload management.
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
San Diego Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
03.2017 - 11.2018
RN Support
Kaiser Permanente
07.2012 - 11.2017
- CA Preliminary Admin. Credential, graduation May 2025
- CA Single Subject Credential, valid-clear
- CA Special Education ESN, valid-clear
- Special Education Bridge certification for mild/moderate caseload management.
- CPR/BLS Certified
Preliminary Admin. Credential - Education Administration
Cal State University, Chico
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Vocational Nursing - Health
Curam College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - American History
University of California, Berkeley
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