PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

REBECCA TAMARANA

South Brunswick High School
Lawrence,NJ
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Education and Organizational Leadership Professional with experience in training, curriculum design, and program development. Achieved successful program implementation and regulatory compliance through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Focused on driving team success and contributing to organizational growth through strong problem-solving and time-management skills.

Work History

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

7 Years
South Brunswick High School | 09.2019 - Current
  • Co-led the development and implementation of a comprehensive 18–21 Transition Program integrating Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), vocational training, life skills, functional academics, and community-based learning.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams of educators, specialists, administrators, and community partners to enhance program implementation and participant outcomes.
  • Established processes for program evaluation and performance monitoring, fostering continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Conducted needs assessments and used stakeholder and performance data to inform program planning, resource allocation, and service delivery.
  • Designed adaptive, standards-aligned curriculum and learning frameworks for diverse populations and provided staff guidance on evidence-based and inclusive practices.
  • Developed and monitored individualized documentation and supports to ensure alignment with IEP, Section 504, IDEA, and related procedural requirements.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and families to streamline service coordination and monitor participant progress.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INTERN

3 Months
High School Administration | 09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Contributed to candidate evaluation and staffing decisions on hiring committees for instructional and extracurricular leadership positions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Collected and analyzed survey and stakeholder data to inform strategic recommendations for vision development, organizational culture, and SEL initiatives.
  • Participated in leadership meetings addressing ethical decision-making, re-entry processes, organizational challenges, and school improvement.
  • Monitored IEP and Section 504 compliance; conducted staff observations and facilitated pre- and post-observation conferences to enhance instructional practices.
  • Observed departmental budget allocation and resource planning processes.
  • Accumulated 300 hours of volunteer service in various educational activities.

CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION INTERN

3 Months
District Administration | 05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Acquired district-level expertise in organizational leadership, strategic decision-making, curriculum administration, budgeting, operational planning, and system-wide implementation.
  • Shadowed the Superintendent and collaborated with central office leaders to analyze organizational structures and district-wide decision-making processes.
  • Participated in hiring activities, observed budget adjustments and allocations, and investigated strategies for fostering community partnerships.
  • Examined how central administration coordinates initiatives across schools and departments.
  • Completed 150 hours of internship experience in educational administration.

EDUCATION & PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL

2 Years 9 Months
Ella G. Clarke Elementary School | 09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Delivered specialized services across resource, inclusion, and self-contained programs, developing individualized interventions that enhanced participant engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals and stakeholders to coordinate services, evaluate progress, and adjust interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals and stakeholders to coordinate services, evaluating progress and adjusting interventions to meet evolving participant needs.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Montclair State University | Montclair | 01-2026

Master of Arts - K-12 Secondary Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Georgian Court University | Lakewood | 05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

William Paterson University | Wayne | 05-2013

Skills

Program management
Program Evaluation
Professional training
Needs Assessment
Strategic Planning
Data reporting
Cross-Functional Leadership
Cross-functional leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Continuous improvement
Needs assessment
Problem-Solving

Certification

Superintendent Certification, Principal Certification, K-12 Supervisor Certification, Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Timeline

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP INTERN

High School Administration
09.2025 - 12.2025Read More

CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION INTERN

District Administration
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL

South Brunswick High School
09.2019 - CurrentRead More

EDUCATION & PROGRAM SERVICES PROFESSIONAL

Ella G. Clarke Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019Read More

William Paterson University

Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
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Georgian Court University

Master of Arts from K-12 Secondary Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities
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Montclair State University

Master of Education from Educational Leadership
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