Tashia Schreiner
Rapid City
Summary
Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Rapid City Area School District, skilled in developing tailored IEPs and fostering student independence. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building. I successfully implemented adaptive strategies that enhanced engagement and promoted social skills development, ensuring academic success for diverse learners in a safe environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher & Case Manager
Rapid City Area School District
09.2004 - 06.2025
- Planned daily lessons in several subjects that were connected to state standards
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to promote skill mastery and confidence.
- Oversaw and trained classroom staff to support student success in academic and life skill tasks
- Developed student and staff schedules
- Utilized educational adapted technology tools to facilitate learning experiences tailored to individual student needs.
- Organized classroom activities that encouraged social interactions and peer support among students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment conducive to learning. safety and personal growth for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional practices and techniques.
Respite and Companion Care Provider
Family Support 360 of the Black Hills
06.2015 - 05.2025
- Fostered activities in the community, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored participants' well-being, identifying changes and communicating with families.
- Implemented engaging activities tailored to participants' interests, fostering social connections and relationships.
- Advocated for clients' rights and needs within various community settings.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate participant's needs as they arose.
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each participant's unique abilities and limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special, Elementary & Early Childhood Education,
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05-2003
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Motivating students
- De-escalation techniques
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in SCM
- Visual supports
- Progress evaluations
- Life skills instruction
- Student records management
- Assistive technology
Timeline
Respite and Companion Care Provider
Family Support 360 of the Black Hills
06.2015 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher & Case Manager
Rapid City Area School District
09.2004 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Special, Elementary & Early Childhood Education,
Black Hills State University