Hi, I’m
Dr. Tamarah Tilos
3804 Via Verdi, Richmond,CA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Education and Mental Health Non-Profit leader. Seeking opportunity to apply extensive experience and skills in a values-aligned organization working to disrupt inequity.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
The New School San Francisco
Director of Inclusion
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Sets and holds a clear and compelling vision for a cohesive, inclusive and effective schoolwide Multi-Tiered System of Support
- Oversees the Special Education program and team, including legal compliance, teacher and service provider coaching, supervision, and training, parent engagement and meaningful student services
- Manages a budget of over $1 million to ensure resources are used responsibly and effectively to support students, staff, and families
- Fosters effective stakeholder community relations by working with school leadership, staff, families, governing boards, private/public partnerships, and services providers
Reach University
Adjunct Faculty Member
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Designs and teaches Reach 271 course entitled: Healing Centered Engagement. Primary topics include understanding and critiquing Trauma Informed Education and building self-awareness and skills to facilitate Healing Centered Engagement.
- Responsible for planning and facilitating synchronous course meetings and weekly asynchronous learning and assessment.
- Previously taught Reach 231 course entitled: Knowing About Students and Planning for Their Learning. Primary topics include gathering student data, supporting students with special needs, and supporting English Language Learners.
Seneca Family Of Agencies
Assistant Dir. of School Partnerships/Consultant
07.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Led program development and designed curriculum for The Reach Institute for School Leadership
- Developed research-based assessment tools and curriculum to assist schools in developing healthy and positive school culture and climate
- Provided leadership consultation on implementation of Special Education and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Designed and implemented instructional coaching model for Academic Intervention Specialists
- Designed and led trainings on topics related to Special Education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Provided supervision and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) case management support
Seneca Family of Agencies
Interim Director of School Partnerships
07.2016 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Worked effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team to design, manage, and supervise vision and operations of Unconditional Education Partnerships
- Coached school and system leaders to practice effective change management and successfully institute reforms
- Planned and facilitated professional development focused on data-driven best practices for system change and content mastery
- Provided consultation on development and implementation of internal and partner site systems to enhance effectiveness, ensure compliance, and provide consistency in approach
Seneca Family of Agencies
Unconditional Education Coach
07.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Led multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to assess culture and climate needs of school community and created responsive, culturally relevant annual implementation plan
- Facilitated evaluation and program improvement assessment activities and coordinated implementation of research-based interventions aligned with multi- tiered framework
- Led Coordination of Services Team to oversee referral of students requiring support, timely implementation of interventions, progress monitoring of students receiving intervention, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness
- Provided consultation and professional development to support Seneca and partnership school teachers and staff in experiencing success with all students
Seneca Family of Agencies
Assistant Principal
07.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team of site administrators to direct development and daily operations of Non-Public School and Day Treatment center
- Oversaw primary and secondary educational programs including ensuring compliance with Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, California Department of Education, Joint Commission, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges guidelines and requirements
- Provided director supervision, led teacher team in shaping vision to drive instructional practices, and used facilitative leadership to develop Professional Learning Community
- Collaborated with school administrators to implement technology integration, data tracking systems, and literacy development across schools within agency
Seneca Family of Agencies
Academic Intervention Specialist
10.2010 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Worked effectively as founding member of multi-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention
- Implemented research-based interventions aligned with Response to Intervention (RTI) model, including specialized academic instruction per students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Provided coaching and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with learners with diverse needs
- Chaired IEP meetings and established and led Coordination of Services Team (COST)
Seneca Family of Agencies
Special Education Teacher
09.2008 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Provided multi-grade, standards-based instruction and academic interventions to afford students the opportunity to thrive academically in a Non-public school (NPS) setting
- Ensured each student's needs were met in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Treatment Plans
- Provided clear, consistent structure for classroom and supported Mental Health Counselors with implementation of structures, routines, and interventions
- Provided enriching and successful environment for students with diverse learning strengths and areas of need
Seneca Family of Agencies
Mental Health Counselor & Teacher Associate
04.2007 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Applied academic, behavioral, and clinical interventions to support mental health needs of clients including teaching skills such as self-regulation, coping with frustration, and interacting positively with peers
- Fostered curiosity and creativity by sharing personal interests, and engaged students in their learning by leading field trips in community related to academic standards, and teaching history and dance
Education
Brandman UniversityIrvine, CA
Doctorate of Education from Organizational Leadership
2017
Chapman UniversityIrvine, CA
Master of Arts from Special Education
2011
Chapman UniversityIrvine, CA
Education Specialist Teaching Credential
2009
University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Community Studies, Education
2007
Skills
- Experience implementing innovative change toward equity and inclusion
- 15 years experience in Education and Non-Profit Mental Health organizations
- Expertise in Special Education guiding laws and principles
- Published research on leadership and finding common ground
- Effective leader of multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong ability to foster positive culture and climate using assessment data and research based initiatives
Accomplishments
- Co-Presenter • CA Alliance of Child and Family Services • Engagement on Distance Learning for Resource Parents • Webinar • April 2020
- Writer • Unconditional Education Blog • Oakland, CA • April 2020 • What You Are Feeling is Real: Taking Care of Yo-Self During COVID-19
- Writer • Unconditional Education Blog • Oakland, CA • January 2020 • Race and Hidden Trauma: Through the eyes of a child
- Presenter • Seneca Family of Agencies All-In Orange County • Anaheim Hills, CA • August 2019 • All Things Special Education for Clinicians
- Published Author (Article) • ACSA Leadership Magazine • Sacramento, CA • February 2019 • Creative Solutions to the Special Education Teacher Shortage
- Guest Speaker • Brandman University, Regional Doctoral Cohort • American Canyon, CA • April 2017 • Conducting a Thematic Dissertation
- Published Author (Dissertation) • ProQuest • Ann Arbor, MI • April 2017 • Finding Common Ground: Learning From Leaders Who Have Utilized Conflict Transformation Behaviors in the Mental Health Field
- Co-Presenter • Seneca Family of Agencies hosted by San Lorenzo Unified School District • San Lorenzo, CA • March 2017 • Equity and Special Education
- Media Feature • Mercury News Bay Area Workplaces • San Jose, CA • August 2016 • Unconditional Education: Transforming lives, transforming the field
- Presenter • 22nd Annual California Charter Schools Conference • Sacramento, CA• March 2016 • Advocacy and Leadership
Professional References
Robin Detterman
Chief Program Officer of Educational Services
Seneca Family of Agencies
robin_detterman@senecacenter.org
(510) 872-2046
Toshia Mears
Executive Director of School Partnerships
Seneca Family of Agencies
toshia_curry@senecacenter.org
(510) 205-4698
L.K. Monroe
Principal and Founder
Teamed Up For Good
lkmonroe@teamedupforgood.org
(510) 878-6914
Timeline
Director of Inclusion
The New School San Francisco
07.2020 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Reach University
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Dir. of School Partnerships/Consultant
Seneca Family Of Agencies
07.2017 - 06.2020
Interim Director of School Partnerships
Seneca Family of Agencies
07.2016 - 07.2017
Unconditional Education Coach
Seneca Family of Agencies
07.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Principal
Seneca Family of Agencies
07.2012 - 07.2014
Academic Intervention Specialist
Seneca Family of Agencies
10.2010 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Seneca Family of Agencies
09.2008 - 10.2010
Mental Health Counselor & Teacher Associate
Seneca Family of Agencies
04.2007 - 09.2008
Brandman University
Doctorate of Education from Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
Master of Arts from Special Education
Chapman University
Education Specialist Teaching Credential
University of California
Bachelor of Arts from Community Studies, Education
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