Natalie Slabach
Bakersfield
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Operations Manager
Renew Power
Bakersfield, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing strategic initiatives, driving alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed workflow bottlenecks, proposing actionable solutions that improved turnaround times and service delivery.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with project priorities and strategic objectives.
- Reviewed company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support vision.
HR Recruiter
Renew Power
Bakersfield, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted initial phone screens, interviews, and reference checks for potential employees.
- Analyzed current staffing needs and forecast future staffing needs based on organizational objectives.
- Filled 6 key vacancies with highly skilled, qualified candidates who produced an average of 5 sales per candidate within 30 days of start date.
- Utilized CRM to store, track, and organize candidate information
Special Education Teacher
PBVUSD
Bakersfield, CA
08.2021 - 08.2024
- School site-facilitator for all special education staff at school site. Provided guidance on compliance in IEP paperwork and acted as a liaison to site staff for District
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need, based on their IEP goals and individual need.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Conducted and lead efficient, student focused IEP meetings.
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning.
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support.
- Reading specialist
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques to foster an effective learning environment.
- Maintained records on each student's progress throughout the school year.
Site Facilitator
PBVUSD
Bakersfield, CA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Work with site special education staff to foster collaboration on school site. Review school site's individualized education plans for all students. Lead monthly site meetings.
Job Coach
New Options
Bakersfield, CA
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked with adults with mild/moderate disabilities to find employment opportunities suited to the client's strengths and abilities. Also, offered services to help adults start and develop a micro-enterprise suited to his/her strengths and interests.
- Created a curriculum tailored to company goals and vision. Learning without Limits is a curriculum designed to ensure every client receives adequate training on subjects to support their knowledge of the professional world. This nine-week curriculum is taught by trained professionals, and covers subjects such as a healthy work environment, soft skills, professionalism, community resources, budgeting, and financial training enhance the client's knowledge and understanding of business and employment.
- Coached clients on proper workplace etiquette and communication skills to ensure success in a professional setting.
Substitute Teacher
PBVUSD
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Child Development
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, US05.2021
Education Specialist Instruction Credential (M/M) - Special Education
California State University-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA, US05.2021
Skills
- Resume screening
- Recruitment
- Verbal and written communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Small group instruction
- Data collection
- Intervention strategies
- Reading assessment
- Job posting optimization
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusion strategies
- Lesson planning
- Dyslexia support
- Literacy coaching
- Data management
Certification
Special Education Teaching Credential, 2024
Timeline
Business Operations Manager
Renew Power
10.2025 - Current
HR Recruiter
Renew Power
06.2024 - Current
Site Facilitator
PBVUSD
10.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
PBVUSD
08.2021 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher
PBVUSD
08.2019 - 06.2020
Job Coach
New Options
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Child Development
California State University-Bakersfield
Education Specialist Instruction Credential (M/M) - Special Education
California State University-Bakersfield