Tabatha Belkorchi
Amherst,NY
Summary
Accomplished Coordinator of Special Services at South Buffalo Charter School, adept in crisis intervention and relationship development. Enhanced special education service delivery by advocating for student needs, streamlining processes, and mentoring educators. Demonstrated cultural competency and problem-solving skills, significantly improving student support and program efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator of Special Services
South Buffalo Charter School
2022.10 - Current
- Developed relationships with district representatives to attain and maintain student access to special education services.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to meet the needs of students.
- Advocated on behalf of students and families during district meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and considered in decision-making processes.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive student-centered support plans for students requiring an IEP, 504 Plan and/or a behavior intervention plan.
- Oversaw and mentored Special Education Teachers, sharing best practices in delivery of instruction and data collection.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic and/or personal concerns.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and procedures.
Special Education Teacher
Global Concepts Charter School
2020.09 - 2022.10
- Developed and managed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Delivered specialized instruction to meet student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and positive behavior supports.
- Collaborated with teachers to modify general education curriculum to promote and support student learning.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Attended CSE and behavior support meetings.
Team Leader of Community Services
Sasi
2017.05 - 2020.09
- Supervised managers and direct support staff to provide high quality service and ensure compliance standards.
- Built strong relationships with clients and their families through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote and maintain high quality service.
- Developed and expanded programs to meet the changing needs of our our clients.
- Managed time and attendance and weekly payroll
- Maintained accurate records for billing.
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
2005.08 - 2016.02
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs.
- Delivered specialized instruction for students based on research-based methodology in both the general education setting and a specialized setting.
- Implemented positive behavior instructional supports to improve student behavior management.
- Mentored teachers by modeling and teaching strategies for behavior management with marginal populations.
- Headed the FBA team and developed comprehensive behavior intervention plans.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
Buffalo, NY01.2005
Skills
Problem-Solving
Relationship Development
Crisis Intervention
Student Support
Cultural Competency
Timeline
Coordinator of Special Services
South Buffalo Charter School
2022.10 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Global Concepts Charter School
2020.09 - 2022.10
Team Leader of Community Services
Sasi
2017.05 - 2020.09
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
2005.08 - 2016.02
Master of Science - Special Education
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College
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