Tia Jamison

* Evaluated special education students for both initial qualification and re-evaluation.

*Wrote detailed evaluation reports

*Worked with schools and families to develop meaningful and appropriate IEP goals

*Wrote detailed Behavior Intervention Plans

*Worked with staff to implement IEPs

*Represented the district and supported families in Due Process Mediation

*Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

• Guided Students through transition planning process, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment.
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their personal growth and readiness for adult life
• Developed an on-site cafe where students worked in a professional kitchen and received Safe Serve Certification
• Took on the role of the Building Climate Specialist
• Received training and utilized Native American Circle practices for conflict resolution, multi-cultural issues and social awareness

• Case Management for students with ASD
• Developed and implemented instructional strategies for teaching social skills
• Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
• Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Took on the role of Building Climate Specialist
• Received Responsive Classroom Training and then trained the teachers to use these strategies

• Taught middle school students with multiple neurobiological disorders, including ASD, Tourret's Syndrome and ADHD
• Worked closely with Minnesota's leading ASD specialists
• Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
• Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
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• Inclusion Specialist for students with ASD and physical disabilities
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
• Worked closely with staff from the University of MN on best practices for including students in the mainstream

• Special Education Case Management for Elementary students with Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities
• Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
• Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

• First grade teacher
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.