TANISHA M. GRAVES

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Florence, South Carolina 29501 E-mail:adto8a@r.postjobfree.com OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position providing support to children with disabilities while maximizing learning in their least restrictive environment through mentoring and training of instructional staff. EDUCATION

LANDER UNIVERSITY, Greenwood, SC Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2004; LANDER UNIVERSITY, Greenwood, SC Bachelor of Science in Special Education May 2007; WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN Master of Arts in Educational Technology, December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant July2019-present Florence One Schools District Office Florence, SC

-Develop and write all initial IEPs, work with school psychologists and consult with teachers to ensure quality programming. Write initial IEPs for students newly identified as needing special education services.

-Evaluate children to help determine needs and diagnose student’s strengths and weaknesses.

-Assist with establishing and maintaining an appropriate program for children who have special learning needs, designing instructional strategies to maintain performance and program needs.

-Work with classroom teachers to ensure that student’s needs are met. Liaisons between the student and other professionals providing services.Provides in-service training to teachers 9th -12th Grade LD/Self-Contained August 2013-June 2019 Wilson High School Florence, SC

-Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials. Mentored and supported new Special Education instructors regarding developing IEP’s, handling behavioral issues and learning interruptions, as well as implementing engaging student directed lesson plans.

-Evaluated and mentored teachers using the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 Rubric as a Certified South Carolina Evaluator Assisted in supervising special education teachers, coordinating and preparing teacher caseload assignments as well as submitting requests for Special Education teacher supplemental curriculum resources.

-Varsity Cheerleading Coach and successfully met all requirements to become AACCA Nationally Certified. 7th Grade LD/Self-Contained August 2009-June 2013

Williams Middle School Florence, SC

-Demonstrated ability to teach, motivate, and direct students while maintaining high interest and achievement.

-Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction and problem-solving assignments.Consistently maintained excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.

-Participated in the evaluation of the school’s Special Education Program.

-Middle school cheerleading coach and successfully met all requirements to become AACCA Nationally Certified. 6th – 8th Grade Resource & Star Academy June 2008-June2009 Johnson Middle School Timmonsville, SC

-Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task.

-Use behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation.

-Develop and assist with the formulation of Individual Education Plans.

-Varsity Cheerleading Coach and successfully met all requirements to become AACCA Nationally Certified. 6th Grade Self-Contained August 2007-June 2008

Brewer Middle School Greenwood, SC

-Developed activities that enrich the curriculum, which connected prior and future learning.-Provided opportunities for student’s choice in activities. Utilized plans in an efficient and effective manner to meet student’s needs.Developed lessons that challenged and utilized the different modalities of learning.-Middle school cheerleading coach and successfully met all requirements to become AACCA Nationally Certified. HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Member and past chapter president of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Member of International Reading Association (IRA), Member of South Carolina Education Association (SCEA), Member of Palmetto State Teacher Association (PSTA), Certified Peer Educator, Held numerous leadership positions in NAACP, Students Promoting Intelligent Choices and Experiences, Student Government Association, Lander Freshman Honor Roll recipient, President of the Lambda Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2003-2004 Lander Greek Woman of the Year recipient. References available upon request

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