AAC, complex communicators, ASD, neuropsychology, sensory support
Hi, I’m
Gabrielle Tarrow
Battle Creek,MI
"Disability is an art. It's an ingenuous way to live."
Neil Marcus
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SCMBattle Creek, MI
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
09.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Lead approximately 20 teachers, coaches, and other Head Start/GSRP staff in serving diverse community of families and students
- Lead and coordinate across multiple schools and programs
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new staff
- Manage buildings in Center Managers absence
- Track and approve budgets
- Direct supervisor for coaching staff who coach teachers in meeting Head Start Performance Standards
- Quickly build trust and genuine relationships with diverse staff
- Collaborate with teachers, Mental Health Specialists, ISD, and other professionals to address teacher and student needs and create both behavior and inclusion plans
- Provide direct modeling and coaching for teachers
- Train staff in implementing Conscious Discipline to support trauma informed classrooms and increase student and teacher well-being
- Partner with DEI group to advocate for and support racial and class equity and combat able-ism and other forms of bias
- Equip classroom and school teams to collaborate on goals and best practice
- Organize, create, and conduct meetings and trainings
- Track, document, and present data
- CLASS certified
- Review lesson plans and classroom practice to support best practice implementation of Creative Curriculum.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Worked with Autistic, Disabled, and Trauma-Impacted students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ANN ARBORAnn Arbor, MI
TEACHER
05.2009 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Implemented culturally sensitive and trauma-responsive curriculum focused on both academic and non-academic outcomes
- Managed classroom in accordance with GSRP/Head Start criteria
- Coached assistant teachers, support staff, and new hires
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental concerns in children and developed supportive strategies in collaboration with other professionals and families
- Consistently communicated effectively with administration, colleagues, and parents both verbally and in writing
- Created strength-based plans to support children and families with focus on resilience and protective factors.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORAnn Arbor, MI
PRIVATE NANNY
03.2012 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Developed age-appropriate learning programs
- Quickly built trust and collaboration
- Provided individualized support for children with disabilities.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORSaline, MI
RESPITE CARE PROVIDER
05.2009 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Provided in-home care for trauma-impacted child with developmental and physical disabilities
- Implemented strategies for social and cognitive growth
- Provided strength-based support to family members.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
Master of Arts from Special Education, ASD
05.2026
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITYNormal, IL
B.S. from FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES
05.2008
University Overview
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- Undergraduate Student Teacher Assistant
- Winner of Speech Competition, Heartland Community College 2006
- GPA: 4.0/4.0
Skills
- Sensory Teaching Methods
- Visual Aids Utilization
- Language Modeling
- Cultural Awareness
Publications
- Anderson, J.W Smith, G.S (2007) - Does parental chronic illness impair adolescent development NCFR Report, 52(2), F17-F18
- Anderson, J.W Smith, G.S Fall, (Fall 2007) Stereotype threat: Teacher and student awareness Progressive Measures, 3, 13-18
Certification
CLASS certified
CPR and First Aid
Eligible for Temporary Michigan Teaching Certification
Availability
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Timeline
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SCM
09.2022 - 11.2023
PRIVATE NANNY
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
03.2012 - 01.2019
TEACHER
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ANN ARBOR
05.2009 - 08.2022
RESPITE CARE PROVIDER
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
05.2009 - 02.2012
Central Michigan University
Master of Arts from Special Education, ASD
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S. from FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY RESOURCES