Tessah Webb

Second Grade Teacher, Fairport, NY (09/12-present) Grade 2, 24 students, Brooks Hill Elementary School • Differentiated instruction working 1:1 and small groups in literacy, math, and writing. • Created and utilized formative and summative assessment, including Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and Kathy Richardson math assessments, in planning instruction. • Communicated with parents/guardians through the use of weekly ‘conversation starters’ a, a classroom website, and parent teacher conferences. • Applied behavior and lesson modifications to support student learning. • Integrated the use of technology to increase student interest and understanding. • Contributed in professional development opportunities including grade level and special education meetings as well as common core learning standard examination and application. • Worked closely with consultant special education teacher to support two students with IEPs. Fairport Central School District, Fairport, NY (01/12-06/12) Long Term Special Education Teacher, Grades 2-3, 12:1:1 Classroom, Brooks Hill Elementary School • Planned and facilitated student-centered lessons in all content areas for students with disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, language delays, and learning disabilities, as well as English Language Learners. • Effectively integrated new Common Core Learning Standards with district curriculum for second and third grade students with varied developmental readiness. • Administered NYS Math and ELA exams to students with test modifications. • Worked closely with other service providers to coordinate push-in and pull-out support from speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, counselor, and ESOL teacher. • Served as case manager for annual review meetings and created IEPs. • Coordinated and led parent teacher conferences and CSEs. Managed and communicated with families regarding behavior intervention plans.

I am a child-focused educator who supports student learning through collaboration and integrated instruction. I utilize formative assessment to drive my instruction and value data as a means to target student needs. I push my students to help them grow as learners and effectively utilize standards-based planning methods to support my diverse classroom. As a teacher, I celebrate community and individuality and strive to meet the needs of each student through differentiated instruction and a strong family-teacher partnership. I value literature-enriched instruction and constant collaboration with colleagues. I believe that it is within this type of safe and supportive, yet appropriately challenging, school environment that the whole student can truly flourish.  

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Nazareth College of Rochester M.S. in Education, August 2011 Inclusive Childhood Education Program GPA: 4.0 Oral Roberts University B.A. in Psychology, December 2008 Minor in Pastoral Care GPA: 4.0

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