Special Education Teacher

Tracey R. Begley

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My goal is to positively impact students through instruction and meaningful learning. As a Certified Paraprofessional, I remain dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive to each child’s individual learning needs. I am confident that I will make a positive impact and add value to any school.

Private Tutor – August 2013 – February 2014

Provide one-one-one instruction for students

Assist students with specific reading programs tailored to their need.

Learn-It Systems (On-line Teacher/Instructor) - November 2012 – May 2013

Provide instruction for students 3rd-12th grade

Manage classroom/deliver academic instruction via on-line learning portal

Literacy (reading/language arts; math concepts)

Interlocking Communities, Inc. (ICI) – Teacher

February 2013 and 2014 I-GAAP Program (Saturday School)

Gwinnett Academic Assist Program – Assist students towards achievement and success.

Provide Reading/Language Arts instruction for struggling 4th (transition)/5th grade students

Para-Professional Teacher (Special Education) - Gwinnett County Public Schools – January 2007 – Present

Summary of Qualifications

Working in a special education environment for more than seven years, I work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities/challenges.

Assist in implementing Common Core Standards: Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math.

Multidisciplinary instruction, encouraging students’ creative expression/incorporating student passion and interest.

Pursue new learning tools to enhance educational programs, generate classroom excitement by introducing hands-on lessons and programming, devise and implement cross-curricular units to link math and history concepts.

Extensive background in working with preschool, primary and elementary school children.

Reinforce lessons presented by teacher by reviewing material in small groups or when necessary, one-on-one.

Assist teacher with record keeping, such as attendance, observations and grading.

Help with organizing and prepare lessons by getting the necessary materials ready.

Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.

Students with a variety of challenges, such as brain disorder, ADHD, and emotional disturbances are taught basic literacy, communications, and math, as well as independent living skills through outside community activities (Autism Program).

Core Competencies

Substitute Teacher (k-5th) – 2006-2007

Worked with students’ 3rd – 5th grade (Sp. Ed.)/Speech and Language Program

2nd grade SLD program

Worked in the Autism Program

Blackboard Collaborate Elluminate – Supervisory Training – December 2012 – February 2013 – training included acquiring the knowledge and skills to conduct and coordinate meetings, trainings, classes and workshops through Blackboard Collaborate Elluminate portal. This tool is designed to effectively collaborate/interact with the school district, local schools, teachers, parents, and students.

On-line facilitator using blackboard platform

Education: University of Phoenix

Master of Arts in Education (MAED/CI) – 2009; Bachelor of Science – (BSCJA) – 2007

Teacher Certification – Qualify to work on a provisional basis upon hire.

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