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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Awards
Training Certificates
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Tabitha Stafford

Fort Benning,GA

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Aide, adept at curriculum adaptation and fostering inclusive practices. Skilled in behavioral support and effective communication, I successfully enhanced student engagement and collaboration, ensuring tailored educational experiences for diverse learners. Committed to promoting positive classroom environments and student success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Aide

E.A. White Elementary, DODea Southeast District
Fort Benning, Georgia
12.2023 - Current
  • Resource classroom instruction to align with goals of individual needs of students.
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs in classroom activities.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
  • Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning environments.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to adapt lesson plans for inclusivity.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies to enhance student engagement and focus.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and participation in activities.
  • Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and history.

Mindfulness Teacher/STEAM Instructional Aide

FCPS
Fort Belvoir, VA
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Prepare and teach instructional materials related to mindfulness and STEAM.
  • Planning, preparing, and engaging with students in STEAM activities.
  • Knowledge using technology, computer skills, clerical, and office duties.
  • Facilitated mindfulness classes for students across various grade levels.
  • Collaborated with school staff to create a supportive mindfulness culture.
  • Designed creative activities that could be used as part of a mindfulness program or class.
  • Promoted an understanding of how being aware in the present moment can lead to greater clarity and peace within oneself.
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Classroom/Student Monitor

FCPS
Fort Belvoir, VA
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Classroom aide instruction.
  • Preparing and assisting with school testing.
  • Provide classroom coverage as a substitute.
  • Knowledge using technology, computer skills, clerical, and office duties.
  • Assisted in implementing school-wide safety protocols and procedures.
  • Provided support for special needs students during classroom transitions and events.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

FCC Provider

Fort Belovir Child Youth Services
Fort Belvoir, VA
05.2017 - 08.2021
  • Maintain healthy safe environments for all children.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
  • Toilet training, promote independence, teach children about emotions and social skills
  • Math, science, sensory, circle time, group play, literature.
  • Used teaching strategies for curriculum, observations, and checkpoints.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Fort Carson Child Youth Services
Fort Carson, CO
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Maintain healthy safe environments for all children.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
  • Worked at several child care centers to maintain teacher child ratio.
  • Toilet training, promote independence, teach children about emotions and social skills.
  • Maintain all training and online learning
  • Facilitated communication between children, parents, and program staff.
  • Supported the development of educational materials for diverse age groups.
  • Maintained safety standards during all activities.

Education

Liberty University - Elementary Education,SPECIAL EDUCATION

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024

Northern Virginia Community College - Early childhood education,general education

Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria
05.2019

HS Diploma -

Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CA
06.2001

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Student assessment
  • Behavioral support
  • Inclusive practices
  • Educational collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson adaptation
  • Autism support
  • Teacher support
  • Functional life skills
  • IEP implementation
  • Classroom organization
  • Learning disability support
  • Student records management
  • Daily lesson assistance
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Sensory integration

References

  • Kitty Belen, 706-604-5568, Current co-worker/Lead class SPED teacher
  • Kara Fayh, 703-864-1871, STEAM coach
  • Nakieta Green, 907-917-0431, Family Child Care Provider
  • Bobbi Lackey, 386-569-4950, Friend
  • Amy McFatridge, 845-480-2178, Friend

Awards

CDA, 05/01/18

Training Certificates

  • Master Teachers Training, up to date, 2024
  • Dodea online trainings, up to date, 2023-2024
  • Adult/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (American Heart Association), 09/01/23
  • Fairfax County Public Schools Professional development, 2022-2023
  • Mindfulness Foundations Certificate, 07/01/22
  • Mindfulness in the Classroom Certificate, 07/01/22
  • Fairfax County Public Schools Professional development, 2021-2022
  • Family Child Care Certification, 05/01/21

Timeline

Special Education Aide

E.A. White Elementary, DODea Southeast District
12.2023 - Current

Mindfulness Teacher/STEAM Instructional Aide

FCPS
10.2021 - 07.2023

Classroom/Student Monitor

FCPS
10.2021 - 07.2022

FCC Provider

Fort Belovir Child Youth Services
05.2017 - 08.2021

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Fort Carson Child Youth Services
01.2016 - 10.2016

Liberty University - Elementary Education,SPECIAL EDUCATION

Liberty University

Northern Virginia Community College - Early childhood education,general education

Northern Virginia Community College

HS Diploma -

Nevada Union High School

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