Carmen Tavares
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional skilled in developing inclusive student support services. Proven ability to enhance engagement and streamline processes, resulting in improved academic outcomes for diverse learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Student Support Services
New Brunswick Board Of Education
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2001 - 08.2026
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and support services.
- Led cross-functional teams—including the Speech and Language Department, Child Study Team, and Instructional Specialist Team—to strengthen student support systems by improving service coordination, streamlining processes, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas for program enhancement and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with community partners, including the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, to strengthen the district’s Autism program by aligning instructional and behavioral practices with Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Provided guidance and professional learning to build staff capacity and ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based strategies.
- Designed and implemented a high school course for students with significant learning disabilities that aligned with state standards while integrating academic, social, and emotional learning experiences to support successful transition to postsecondary education, employment, and independent living.
Special Education Resource Coach
New Brunswick Board Of Education
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and pedagogical practices.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student needs and tailor interventions for diverse learning styles.
- Led collaborative planning sessions with teams of teachers, promoting consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators and other specialists to review school policies and discuss ways to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Developed tailored learning strategies for diverse groups of students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Assisted in the analysis of school-wide assessment data, informing programmatic decisions aimed at improving overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supervisor Certificate
Kean University
Union, NJMaster of Science - Bilingual Special Education
Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- Diversity and inclusion
- Professionalism
- Disability services
- Multicultural competence
- Excellent communication
- Professional development planning
Certification
State of New Jersey Standard Certificate for Supervision
State of New Jersey Standard Certificate for Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12)/ Bilingual-Bicultural Extension
State of New Jersey Standard Certificate for Elementary Education (K-8)
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certified - [June 2025]
- Sheltered Instruction Certificate- [March 2026]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Resource Coach
New Brunswick Board Of Education
09.2015 - 06.2022
Supervisor of Student Support Services
New Brunswick Board Of Education
05.2001 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Supervisor Certificate
Kean University
Master of Science - Bilingual Special Education
Queens College