Maria Tucker

Dallas, GA *****

adt0tr@r.postjobfree.com

470-***-****

My degrees are in both general and special Education. I currently teach children with severe behavior disorders and other disabilities. I have just completed my 28th year of teaching and am planning for my 2nd career. I absolutely love these students and will miss the relationships, but I get butterflies when I envision my life being completely different. I have fun around other people and enjoy hearing them talk about their lives.

Work Experience

HAVEN Academy elementary teacher

Cobb County Schools and HAVEN Academy - Mableton, GA

June 2021 to Present

Currently teaching ESY (Extended School Year) for HAVEN Academy. Teacher of children with disabilities and behavior disorders.

Special Education Preschool teacher

Cobb County School District (CCSD) - Mableton, GA

July 2020 to Present

HAVEN Satellite Teacher @Russell Elementary

Cobb County Schools & HAVEN Academy - Smyrna, GA August 2016 to Present of developmentally challenged students. •

Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. •

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth. •

Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies. •

HAVEN Satellite Paraprofessional

Cobb County School District - Smyrna, GA

March 2011 to June 2016

Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs. •

Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies. •

Oversaw students when instructor was out of room. •

Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students. •

Special Education Paraprofessional

Cobb County School District - Smyrna, GA

January 2010 to March 2011

Elementary School Teacher

Cobb County School District - Smyrna, GA

August 1994 to December 2009

Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range

Education

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education

Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Skills

•Communication skills (10+ years)

•Flexible attitude (10+ years)

•Typing (10+ years)

•Customer service (10+ years)

•Special Education

•Classroom Management

•Teaching

•Developmental Disabilities Experience

•Curriculum Development

•Autism Experience

•Behavior Management

•Lived to tell about domestic abuse (10+ years)

Certifications and Licenses

Special Education Gen. Curriculum (P-12)

Present

Early Childhood Education (P-5)

Present

Teacher Support Specialist

Present

Teaching Certification

Present

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