TABITHA DEAN

Memphis,TN

Summary

An extreme professional seeking employment with a successful company to perform my areas of expertise in Education, Enrollment and Social Services.

Memphis Shelby County Schools

08.2022 - Current

Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records for HeadStart Compliance.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards in Go Engage Program.
Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.

Communities In Schools Of Memphis

11.2021 - 06.2022

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Provided emotional support to students and families.

Shelby County Schools

08.2001 - 09.2021

Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records for HeadStart Compliance.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards in Go Engage Program.
Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

12.2003

Teacher of the Year in Financial Literacy Award for the State of Tennessee in 2022

years of professional experience