Tessa Ortner
Livermore
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with expertise in individualized education plans, behavior management, and parent communications. Interested in the world of AAC and other forms of communication. Committed to fostering student engagement and adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
CVUSD
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust instructional methods as needed.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
LVJUSD
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse learners, ensuring tailored support and engagement.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor learning goals, fostering continuous improvement in educational practices.
- Established positive relationships with families, promoting involvement in their child's educational journey and development.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
Education
ECSE Teaching Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
UMASS Global
Online05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05-2018
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Behavior modifications
- Classroom management
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- American sign language
- Trained in CPI
- Parent communications
- De-escalation techniques
- Paraprofessional oversight
- IEP development
- Data collection
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
CVUSD
01.2026 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
LVJUSD
08.2021 - 06.2025
ECSE Teaching Credential - Early Childhood Special Education
UMASS Global
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay