GABRIEL TARBUCK
Rochester,NH
Summary
Compassionate educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs or situations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and communication with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Expertise in individualized instruction, IEP implementation, behavior management, modification and crisis resolution. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Reliable, empathetic, resourceful and team driven to provide support to both students and colleagues. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels, capabilities and ages.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Monarch School of New England
Rochester, NH
07.2022 - Current
- Implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs across multiple classrooms and grades.
- Assisted in managing student behaviors fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and other staff to adapt materials, strategies and approach to classwork for accessibility and engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during academic tasks, enhancing their understanding and access of key concepts.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively and appropriately within a classroom and public setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging and sometimes severe student behaviors.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Supported students social-emotional development by facilitating, monitoring, and supporting sessions and group activities.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns, intense behaviors or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
Seasonal Delivery and Attendant
Blast Party Rentals
North Berwick, ME
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Fostered positive working relationships with repeat customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered, set up and installed equipment at customer homes.
Seasonal Greenhouse Laborer
Stuart's Greenhouses
Rochester, NH
02.2012 - 05.2022
- Planted, cultivated and various trees, shrubs and plants.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Assisted with general maintenance of greenhouses and helped ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health, Wellness And Occupational Studies
University of New England
Biddeford, ME05-2022
Skills
- CPI certified
- Problem Solving
- Reliable and Responsible
- Behavior improvements and modification
- Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration
- IEP compliance
- Social skills development
- Data collection
- Assistive technology usage experience
- CPR and first aid certified
- Relationship building
- Crisis intervention
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Student records management
- Schedule management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and prioritization
Outstanding Paraeducator Spring 2026
Nominated by peers and supervisors for recognition of outstanding service to students in the categories of accountability, achievement, adaptability, commitment, communication, credibility, student needs, and embodyment of school mission. Received this award in Fall of 2025.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Monarch School of New England
07.2022 - Current
Seasonal Delivery and Attendant
Blast Party Rentals
08.2018 - 05.2022
Seasonal Greenhouse Laborer
Stuart's Greenhouses
02.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health, Wellness And Occupational Studies
University of New England