Amy Tompkins
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher at Prince William County Public Schools, adept in developing tailored IEPs and fostering inclusive classrooms. Trained in multi-sensory language instruction and various other literacy programs to support students with reading challenges. Using team collaboration, I empower students with disabilities to achieve academic success and independence through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Level 1
Prince William County Public Schools
09.2008 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
Education
M. Ed. - Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2003
Skills
- Multi-Sensory Language Instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEP)
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Parent communication
- Literacy intervention
- Small group instruction
Accomplishments
- Certified Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
- Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Trained
- 2022 International Conference on Learning Disabilities Presenter
- RTR Teacher Residency Mentor
- Ruth Harris Classroom Educator Mentor
- Special Education Team Lead for 5 years
Certification
Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator
LETRS Volume 1 and 2
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Level 1
Prince William County Public Schools
09.2008 - Current
M. Ed. - Special Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
West Virginia University
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