EMILY TIBBLES
St. Peters
Summary
Dynamic and equity-driven educator with a strong foundation in instructional leadership, special education, and school improvement initiatives. Experienced in applying culturally responsive practices to foster inclusive learning environments and promote academic success for all students. Proven collaborator with district and building leaders to advance strategic goals and drive professional learning through the design and facilitation of PLC-focused professional development. Demonstrated success as a special education teacher and case manager, developing differentiated instruction, mentoring new staff, and advocating for student needs. Committed to continuous growth through reflective practice, data-informed decision-making, and building strong partnerships with educators, families, and community stakeholders to support student achievement and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAP Intern
Francis Howell Central
08.2024 - Current
- Engaged in reflective dialogue and research around equity in education, applying culturally responsive practices to support inclusive learning environments.
- Partnered with district and building leaders to support initiatives aligned with school improvement goals, contributing to meaningful conversations around instructional leadership.
- Maintained a professional growth portfolio including goal-setting, feedback reflections, and documentation of learning experiences throughout the internship.
Special Education Teacher
Francis Howell Central High School
06.2020 - Current
- I collaborate with general education staff to develop differentiated instruction and apply accommodations/modifications to meet the needs of all students.
- As a special education teacher and case manager, I create daily lesson plans, advocate for student needs, and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress toward annual goals
- I designed and implemented professional development for professional learning communities with the PLC Coaching Academy.
- I collaborated with a team of teachers to write and implement math curriculum with a focus on students' IEP goals and workforce development
- I mentored new special education teachers in our building to build relationships and support their transition to our team through reflective conversations.
- I implemented alternative learning for students who were credit deficient. I partnered with counselors, administrators, and families to enroll students in appropriate classes, shared progress, and developed student goals.
- As a member of Care team I analyzed student data, created intervention strategies, and supported students that are facing challenges academically and behaviorally.
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Designed the first Freshman Transition Day, by partnering with local businesses, facilitating welcome visits with staff volunteers, planning transportation with the transportation department, planning activities to provide a relationship to our school and build community, and ensured the safety of all students and staff for the day.
- Analyzed student data as a member of the PBIS team to determine next steps to support positive behavior.
Education
BSED - Special Education
University of Missouri St. Louis
05.2015
MS - Educational Leadership
Southeast Missouri State
04.2025
Skills
- Special Education Process
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Organization
- Collaborating with coworkers
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Mentoring
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
LEAP Intern
Francis Howell Central
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Francis Howell Central High School
06.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2015 - 06.2020
MS - Educational Leadership
Southeast Missouri State
BSED - Special Education
University of Missouri St. Louis
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