TYRA GLOVER
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities. Dedicated unit clerk successful at making appointments and coordinating patient transports. Skilled planner, problem-solver and relationship-builder with several.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Gonzales Primary School Special Education
Gonzales, LA
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Unit Clerk
Old Jefferson Community Care
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Ordered office supplies, equipment, and other materials as needed.
- Scheduled appointments for patients and coordinated transportation services when necessary.
- Monitored faxes and emails for incoming orders or requests from physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Checked-in patients upon arrival at the facility, collected copays, verified insurance cards.
- Answered inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and services offered by the hospital or clinic setting.
- Prepared discharge summaries following completion of a patient's stay in the facility.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness prior to release or transfer of files.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of medical supplies in assigned areas.
- Acted as liaison between patients and family members and healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the preparation of patient charts and medical records.
- Greeted patients, answered phone calls, and provided general information to visitors.
- Verified insurance coverage for incoming patients.
- Performed data entry into an electronic health record system.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Provided support to physicians and nursing staff with administrative tasks.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for patient records.
- Scanned documents into computer databases for storage purposes.
- Compiled daily reports from various departments within the hospital.
- Answered telephone calls, responded to requests for information and routed callers to correct personnel or departments.
- Assisted nursing and medical staff in clerical duties to support patient care.
- Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to patients or staff.
- Prepared charts for outpatient and inpatient services.
Lead Teacher
Grace Learning Center
Gonzales, LA
08.2010 - 09.2019
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or counseling for at-risk students.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Education
High School Diploma -
Porter And Chester Institute
Stratford, CT09-2019
Skills
- Preparing charts
- Medical forms
- Faxing orders
- Patient scheduling
- Strong organization
- Phone reception
- HIPAA compliance
- Records scanning
- Medical records maintenance
- Language development
- Child assessment
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- Daycare management
- Literacy development
- Classroom organization
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Special education
- Activity planning
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Observational skills
- Excellent classroom management
Timeline
Unit Clerk
Old Jefferson Community Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
Special Education Teacher
Gonzales Primary School Special Education
09.2019 - Current
Lead Teacher
Grace Learning Center
08.2010 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Porter And Chester Institute
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