Tiera Troy
Newport News
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 12 students with a range of disabilities, including developing, implementing, and reviewing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in coordination with multidisciplinary teams
- Act as the primary case manager for students, tracking progress and ensuring that academic, behavioral, and social goals are met in alignment with IEPs
- Coordinate services between special education staff, general education teachers, school administrators, and outside professionals to ensure comprehensive student support
- Advocate for students and their families, ensuring that educational rights are upheld and all legal requirements are met for special education services
- Conduct regular communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and addressing educational and emotional needs concerns
- Monitor and document students' academic, behavioral, and emotional progress, providing detailed reports during IEP meetings and contributing to the development of service plans
- Provide recommendations and make referrals to community resources or outside agencies when necessary to support the holistic needs of students
- Support students facing behavioral challenges by developing strategies and interventions that enhance classroom behavior and promote social integration.
Instructional Assistant
Newport News City Schools
08.2008 - Current
- Arrange appointments and coordinate tasks for parent-teacher conferences.
- Develop and maintain effective communication with teachers, students, administrative staff and superintendent
- Monitors the educational process of students and creates individualized developmental plans
- Collect, scan and update student records and check for accuracy
- Conducts daily review of active/pending classwork assignments
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Positive Behavior Specialist
Family Restoration Services
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Provides crisis intervention, individual and family supportive counseling, support, and behavior management to youth with mental health issues
- Schedules transport appointments for clients for pick up and drop off to and from place of residence and their daily activities
- Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of child development in partnership with families
- Completes documentation of clients behavioral progress and care plan
- Develops a plan that includes strategies to address family life concerns and challenges
Recreational Leader
City of Hampton
05.2005 - 10.2010
- Effectively trained, coached, and developed a staff of 5+ employees
- Responsible for employee schedules and payroll margins
- Assisted facility management with scheduling business meetings, travel arrangements, and speaking engagements
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City Schools
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Trained and developed to monitor children with epilepsy and autism
- Maintained open communication on procedures between staff and parents
- Verify that student reports were filled out correctly for educational standards
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Administration
Bryant & Stratton College
10.2017
Skills
- Scheduling
- Analytical Reasoning
- CPR First Aid
- Behavioral Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Web Trained
- Team Development
- Paraprofessional Certification
- Record and filing system management
- Treatment Plan Development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Schools
07.2023 - Current
Positive Behavior Specialist
Family Restoration Services
01.2018 - 07.2020
Instructional Assistant
Newport News City Schools
08.2008 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Hampton City Schools
09.2007 - 08.2008
Recreational Leader
City of Hampton
05.2005 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Saint Leo University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Administration
Bryant & Stratton College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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