Tara Baker Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ

• Utilizes partnership principles to build relationships with teachers and staff from various types of programs in order to open the door for quality improvement
• Coaches teachers in best practices for early childhood education, including room arrangement, child development and positive behavior guidance
• Collaborates with early childhood program directors to develop and improve their systems for staff communication, observation, feedback and onboarding.
• Develops personal organizational systems to ensure that all aspects of program, including incentive orders, intensity hours and participant documentation, are completed in a timely manner
• Engages with fellow Quality First coaches in reflective conversations in order to further improve coaching practice
• Seeks out individualized professional development opportunities through CCEI and resource books on early childhood and coaching

Robertsdale, Alabama, United States

* Coordinated, planned and facilitated virtual meetings with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with individualized education plans, monitor progress and plan for future goals; praised by administrators for effective and efficient use of time during information-filled meetings with parents and specialists* Mentored and coached first year teacher at the.

* Consulted with customers (parents) on a biweekly basis to review data on learning targets as well as to troubleshoot any issues* Mentored new teacher throughout the year and developed professional goals and targets; met monthly to review progress and discuss areas of growth* Assessed students using Brigance and VB-MAPP to determine present levels of.

Olathe, KS

* Created formative assessment materials for students with cognitive disabilities across multiple content areas and grade levels based on state standards and the Dynamic Learning Map for the state of Kansas* Created positive and inviting classroom structures and routines that allowed students and staff to move independently through the space and complete.

Kansas City, Kansas

Special Education Teacher, Intensive Supports* Collaborated with service providers and general education teachers to ensure accommodations were appropriate and students were making progress* Designed data collection tools that allowed staff to accurately monitor progress and adjusted teaching and supports as needed* Participated on a committee that.

Brookline, MA

• Collected, analyzed student behavior data to modify supports and decrease problem behaviors
• Probed, designed and implemented discrete trial programs based on IEP objectives and student progress
• Implemented social stories and visual reminders to reduce student behaviors and increase appropriate social interactions in an inclusive classroom
• Collaborated with general education teacher and occupational therapist to modify writing activities for students with autism in inclusive classroom
• Planned small group lessons based on student IEP objectives and progress
• Created visual step-by-step directions to help students of various linguistic backgrounds and abilities understand and successfully complete projects independently

Brookline, MA

• Collaborated with team of teachers, specialists and paraprofessionals to ensure students’ needs are met and progress is made
• Wrote anecdotal updates for teacher’s weekly update to parents about student engagement in classroom
• Collected student data on progress toward IEP goals and objectives

Phoenix, AZ

Performed front desk duties including answering phones, making copies and assisting students who came in with questions. Updated the Barrett Downtown website and calendar as well as social media outlets and created flyers and promotional materials for events.

Olathe, KS

• Conducted one-on-one instruction in math, reading and social skills to prevent regression over the summer (ages 3-9 years old)
• Facilitated and modeled communication among peers through visuals (PECS) and some sign language
• Provided guided practice for personal care skills such as handwashing and eating with utensils

Phoenix, AZ

Wrote articles over 1,000 words on endoscopy, nephrology and infection control and researched information for magazine info graphics.

Phoenix, AZ

Wrote headlines and photo captions for articles as well as checked articles for factual accuracy, grammar and AP Style.

Tempe, AZ

Tempe, Arizona

Wrote news stories, features, event postings and movie reviews.

Master'S Degree, Special Education - Severe Disabilities

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Walter Cronkite School Of Journalism And Mass Communication

Activities and Societies: Barrett, the Honors College, Honors Devils, Barrett Leadership and Service Team Downtown (Vice-President).

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