( Ty) Tyshonia Steadman
Stamford
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in a contained classroom. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Noroton Prebyterian Nursery School
08.2024 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities. Using the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and Project Based Learning.
- Documentation of student learning
- Interact with the children to support play , exploration , and learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops and staff developments.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Behavior Therapist
Theracare Outpatient Services
04.2024 - Current
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
Special Education Teacher
REACH Program
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Special Education Teacher
Great Oaks Charter Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Interventionist
Capital Prep Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Tracked data on individual student performance to measure progress towards established goals.
- Performed crisis prevention and intervention duties as needed including physical restraint if necessary.
- Assisted teachers in implementing evidence-based interventions for students who display challenging behaviors.
- Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Arts - Sociology
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Database/ Data Entry/Schedule Documentation/ Smart board
- Planning / Scheduling/ IEP's
- MS Word , Excel, Power Point , Therap, Internet savvy and general office equipment
- ( PMT) Physical and Psychological Management Training
- CPR/ First Aid/ AED/ Lifeguard
- Medication Administration Certification
- Special Education Need course
- Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Coaching permit
- Lesson Planning
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Behavior Modifications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Curriculum Adjustments
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Transition planning
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Special Education
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Salesforce
- Rethink BH
Certification
- Certified : Physical and psychological management
- 165- Special Education: comprehensive , Grades K Through 12.
Timeline
Teacher
Noroton Prebyterian Nursery School
08.2024 - Current
Behavior Therapist
Theracare Outpatient Services
04.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
REACH Program
08.2022 - 02.2024
Special Education Teacher
Great Oaks Charter Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher/Behavior Interventionist
Capital Prep Charter School
07.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Post University
- Certified : Physical and psychological management
- 165- Special Education: comprehensive , Grades K Through 12.
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