702-279-9114

tracyDsides@gmail.com
7372 Bantam Street Las Vegas, NV 89131
OBJECTIVE
I aim to combine my passion, education, and fresh thinking to stimulate creativity and high-
order thinking in students with special educational needs.
Education
Nevada State College, Henderson, NV
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Special Education 2010 - December 2014
UNC Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Art Museum Studies and Sculpting 1993-1996
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher
Kitty Ward Elementary, Las Vegas, NV
4
th
Grade June 2014-October 2014
Resource Education October 2014 - December 2014
Prepare complete, concise, daily lesson plans aligned with both Common Core standards and
student needs and areas of strength
Apply teaching techniques based on sound learning principles
Research and apply knowledge of students in order to build toward individual student success
Attend and participate in staff and grade level meetings
Incorporate technology into students' learning activities for varied academic disciplines
Writing IEPs and participating in IEP meetings
Learning Specialist
Alexander Dawson School, Las Vegas, NV
February 2014 June 2014
Oversee completion of student assessments
Analyze student progress
Identify priority learning needs for individual students
Discuss optimal strategies for maximizing each students growth
Meet with students individually or in small groups for deeper or more challenging instruction in multiple
academic disciplines
Full-time, Long-term Substitute Teacher 2
nd
Grade
Kitty Ward Elementary, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
2012-2013 School Year
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for
whom they are responsible
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that
provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures,
discussions, and demonstrations
Conduct progress monitoring and create and carry out interventions throughout the RTI process
Tracy D. Sides
Temporary Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
2011 2012 School Year
Fill in for permanent teachers at a moment's notice;
Closely adhere to lesson plans keeping students motivated, engaged, and focused
Show resourcefulness and teaching effectiveness in meeting the needs of students with limited English
language proficiency as well as learning disabilities
Communicate growth or need for change within the program to students and behavior analyst
ABA I nterventionist
Lovaas Institute of Las Vegas
July 2011 August 2012
Implement Individualized Treatment Plan for six-year old boy with Autism under the direction of the
behavior analyst
Effectively respond to and manage crisis situations that included client physical aggression
Record data on client completion of individual exercises as defined by his plan

Non-Teaching Work Experience
Receptionist/Human Resources Assistant
2007-2010
Creel Printing, Las Vegas, NV
Global Rates Negotiator
2001-2007
Wachovia Bank, N.A., Charlotte, NC
Skills
Effective experience with:
Promethean and SMART Board
ELMO
Microsoft, Adobe, and numerous online learning programs
Summative Testing: AIMS Web, Discovery, and SBAC
RTi, Data Collection, and Monitoring: AIMS Web, Words Their Way, CORE Phonics, Brigance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Creative, differentiated instruction geared toward metacognition through careful scaffolding
Highly efficient and effective with time management and organization
Strong organizational skills
References
Debbie Rexing
Kitty Ward Elementary
4
th
Grade
Cooperating Teacher Student Teaching
debbierexing@yahoo.com
Roxanne Stansbury
Head of Lower School
Alexander Dawson School
(702) 949-3600
rstansbury@adsrm.org
Rosand Parker
Vice Principal
Kitty Ward Elementary
(702) 700-4501
rmjohnson@interact.ccsd.net
Helen-Lyn Vick
Student Teaching Supervisor
hev1971@hotmail.com
Christy Baker Dejonker
Mother of ABA Student
(702) 499-4569