Tera Connelly
Lee's Summit
Summary
I am a hard working teacher that loves working with and building relationships with children. I am very knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline.
I am comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and doing what is best for kids.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
LSR7 School District
Lee's Summit
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to support student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized behavior plans for students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to instructional staff.
- Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment through proactive behavior management.
- Facilitated small group sessions focused on social skills and emotional regulation.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Lee's Summit
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Special Education Teacher
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Blue Springs
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05.2011
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Student Progress Reporting
- Student Needs Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Staff Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
LSR7 School District
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Blue Springs R-IV School District
08.2011 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Applied Behavioral Analysis
Ball State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Central Missouri