TABATHA CLOW
Schwenksville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the learning specialist position. Ready to help the team achieve the departments goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
10.2005 - 01.2022
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Taught two autistic boys
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Administrative Support
The Hartford
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Performed administrative support duties.
- Offered administrative support to department managers.
Special Education Teacher
Progressions Academy
01.2003 - 01.2004
- 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Answering Service Operator
Professional Services
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Relayed and transcribed written and verbal messages to personnel.
- Delivered outstanding service under pressure during high-call-volume periods without compromising quality or efficiency standards.
- Managed a high volume of inbound calls while accurately documenting interactions in the company database.
- Maintained high-quality service standards with consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
Tutoring & Reading Specialist
Baptist Children Services
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks and develop confidence in their reading abilities.
- Fostered a love for literature among students by incorporating engaging texts from various genres into classroom instruction.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners, addressing specific literacy needs and goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Private Tutoring
Self-employed
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Managed scheduling and logistics for private tutoring sessions, ensuring punctuality and optimal use of available time slots.
- Provided ongoing feedback to both students and parents regarding academic performance and growth opportunities within private tutoring sessions.
- Offered individual tutoring sessions after class hours when necessary for struggling students seeking extra help.
Student Teacher Special Education
The Pathway School
01.1996 - 03.1996
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Special Education Student Teacher
Royer-Greaves School For Blind
01.1995 - 03.1995
- Developed strong rapport with students by fostering an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, empathy, and collaboration.
- Implemented research-based interventions designed specifically for students with learning disabilities, resulting in increased academic success.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual needs.
Substitute Teaching
Spring-Ford School District
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress reports, and other relevant documentation required for substitute teaching assignments.
- Adapted swiftly to new classrooms and curriculums due to the nature of substitute teaching, consistently providing high-quality instruction despite unfamiliarity with specific course materials.
- Demonstrated mastery of subject matter by effectively teaching a wide range of grade levels and content areas as a substitute teacher.
- Complemented scheduling needs of full-time teaching staff as substitute.
- Employed a variety of teaching methods tailored to different learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
Education
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership/Special Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
Certified - Reading Specialist
Eastern College
St. Davids, PA05.1996
Certified Special Education -
Eastern College
St. Davids, PA05.1996
M. Ed. Multicultural Education - Education
Eastern College
St. Davids, PA05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA05.1990
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
Teaching Experiences
- Progressions Academy, Special Education Teacher, 08/2020
- Creative Beginnings, Preschool Teacher, 09/2009, 06/2018
- Baptist Children Services, Tutoring & Reading Specialist, 1996
- Private Tutoring, 1996
- The Pathway School, Teachers Aide, 1996
- Royer-Greaves School, Teachers Aide, 1990, 1995
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
10.2005 - 01.2022
Administrative Support
The Hartford
01.2004 - 10.2005
Special Education Teacher
Progressions Academy
01.2003 - 01.2004
Answering Service Operator
Professional Services
01.1997 - 01.2001
Tutoring & Reading Specialist
Baptist Children Services
01.1997 - 01.2000
Student Teacher Special Education
The Pathway School
01.1996 - 03.1996
Private Tutoring
Self-employed
01.1995 - 01.1997
Special Education Student Teacher
Royer-Greaves School For Blind
01.1995 - 03.1995
Substitute Teaching
Spring-Ford School District
01.1990 - 01.1995
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership/Special Education - Education
Grand Canyon University
Certified - Reading Specialist
Eastern College
Certified Special Education -
Eastern College
M. Ed. Multicultural Education - Education
Eastern College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lock Haven University
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