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Tara Speetzen
SPECIAL EDUCATION

SCHOOL TEACHER

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position as a special education teacher that will utilize my dedication to
providing creative, hands-on, and meaningful learning experiences for my students.

CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies,
concentration in Special Education
University of Texas at San Antonio, May 2015

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, Passed

Special Education, EC-12, Passed
Generalist EC-6, Passed

Associate of Liberal Arts

Generalist 4-8, Pending

San Antonio College, May 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015

Fall 2011Fall 2014

Student Teaching |

[ San A nto nio I nde pe nde nt Sc ho o l Dis t ric t ]

Wi l l Rog e rs El e m e nt a ry , S t ru ct u red Le a rn in g Co m mu ni t y /S p ec ia l Ed uc a ti on
Rh o d e s M id dl e Sc ho o l , Sp e ci al Ed u cat i on

Field Work

[ N o rt hs ide I nde pe nde nt Sc hoo l Dis t ric t ]

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Rh o d e s El e me n ta ry ( 1 s t G ra d e) , Ra b a El e m e n ta ry ( 5 t h G ra de ) , Vil la re al
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El e m e nt a ry (3 G ra d e /In cl u sio n) , H ob b y Mi dd l e Sc ho ol ( 6 G ra de
En g li sh /La ng ua g e A rt s) , Kn o wl to n El em e n ta ry S ch oo l ( Pre -kin d e rga rt e n) , Re d di x
Ce n t e r ( Po st H ig h Sc ho ol )

WORK EXPERIENCE
September2014
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Pres ent
May 2013
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November 2014
February 2013
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April 2013
O ct ob er 2005
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July 2011
June 2006
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September 2005
August 2004
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June 2005
January 2003
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August 2004

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Concordia Lutheran Church | Nur sery School Teacher

Supervises and interacts positively with children (up to groups of 10), and provides a safes a
nurturing environment for children to develop

Life Time Fitness | Child Ca r e Associ ate

Engaged children in activities, including storytelling, arts and crafts, singing, and games to promote
well-being and healthy choices

Nanny | Pri vate Employer

Cared for two children with special needs ages 3 and 5

USAA Insurance | Claims Adj uster

Analysed and interpreted data related to auto claims, utilized interpersonal skills while assisting
clients and team members, handled dispute resolution cases, trained new employees to handle
total loss auto claims, served on the catastrophe team following Hurricane Ike

Witte Museum | Science Prog ram Presenter

Lead science instruction and demonstrations for school programs and museum guests

Bank of America | Bank Teller

Facilitated personal and corporate monetary transactions, maintained bank data, provided
customer service

Walt Disney World Resort | Intern

Performed in various parades, and shows, facilitated character meet and greet sessions,
facilitated tour of Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida

ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITES

Council for Exceptional Children, president of the collegiate chapter and co-presenter at 2014 state conference
International Literacy Association
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Presidents List, University of Texas at San Antonio and San Antonio College
Innovative Community Enterprises Award from USAA

ADDRESS
723 Point Pass
S a n A n t o n i o , Te x a s 7 8 2 5 3

PHONE
512-750-2062

E-MAIL
M i s s Ta r a S @ g m a i l . c o m