Aspiring Special Education Teacher with PM Experience
Resume:
Tessa Halterman Wright
Substitute Teacher I Temporary Assigned Teacher SPED
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Summary
Highly analytical career transition professional moving from 4+ years of successful Program Management and Sales leadership at Echostar corporation to a career in Special Education. With a diverse professional background that spans education, project management, and customer-facing roles, I bring a unique blend of instructional experience, organizational strength, and people skills. Leveraging Strategic thinking, complex project management, and relationship building skills to create structured, supportive, and data driven learning environments. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, ensure timely completion of goals, and drive stakeholder satisfaction. Currently completing a Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education at Western Governors University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Environmental Science and an Associate’s degree in Biology/Biological Science. Holds certifications in Project Management Simplified, Project Management Foundations, and Strategic Thinking. Seeking a Special Education teaching position where strong analytical skills, empathy, and a commitment to continuous growth can be used to support diverse learners and contribute to student success. Experience
Chicago Public School District
Substitute Teacher/ Temporary Assigned Teacher SPED August 2025- Present
Chicago, Illinois
DISH Network
Total: 4 years 8 months
Program Manager II
December 2023 - March 2025 (1 year 4 months)
United States
Program Manager
July 2022 - February 2024 (1 year 8 months)
Senior Account Executive
January 2022 - July 2022 (7 months)
Sales associate Account Executive
August 2020 - July 2022 (2 years)
AT&T
Leveraged Sales Rep
May 2019 - August 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Missouri, United States
Tessa Nicole- Moon Child Boutique
Independent Fashion Retailer/ Owner and Operator
November 2016 - January 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Union, Missouri
Aldi
Assistant Manager
November 2015 - December 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Washington, Missouri
Teachers Assistant
January 2016 - March 2016 (3 months)
Franklin County School District St Clair MO
Missouri Dept Of Natural Resources
Naturalist
March 2015 - October 2015 (8 months)
State of Tennessee
Naturalist/ Interpretive Ranger
March 2013 - March 2015 (2 years 1 month)
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Education
Western Governors University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education, (2025-Present) University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor's degree, Ecology and Environmental · (2011 - 2013) Northwest Mississippi Community College
Associate's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General · (2000 - 2003) Reference
Jake Pagan
Third Grade Instructor, Graham Elementary, Chicago Public Schools 862-***-****
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Katie Heery
Third Grade ELA Instructor, Graham Elementary, Chicago Public Schools 773-***-****
Laura Myers
Principal, The Biome School St Louis, MO
Michael Rudd
Head of Strategic Initiatives, Echostar Communications Direct Sales 602-***-****
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Alicia Strimple
Business Operations Manager III, Echostar Communications Direct Sales 720-***-****
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Evelyn Sanchez
Business Operations Manager, Echostar Communications Direct Sales 303-***-****
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