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Patricia Tarwater

Ebensburg,PA

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Cambria County Christian
Johnstown, PA
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Penn Cambria School District
08.1992 - 06.2019
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Special Education Teacher

Applachia Intermediate Unit 08
Ebensburg, PA, Bedford County, Claysburg, PA
01.1983 - 05.1992
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education, Bachelors, Early Childhood MED

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
06.1993

High School Diploma -

Central Cambria School District
Ebensburg
06.1977

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students

Timeline

Teacher

Cambria County Christian
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Penn Cambria School District
08.1992 - 06.2019

Special Education Teacher

Applachia Intermediate Unit 08
01.1983 - 05.1992

Master of Science - Special Education, Bachelors, Early Childhood MED

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Central Cambria School District
Patricia Tarwater