Tamara Foster
School Counselor
Southfield,MI
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Administrative Assistant
Ferndale Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Completed the SE-4096 report each year.
- Completed Fall/Spring Count documentation each year.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ferndale Public Schools
09.2012 - 07.2019
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1998
Skills
Team collaboration
Educational resources
Confidential documentation
Special accommodations
Staff support
Student advocacy
Compassionate
Academic advising
Empathy development
Maintaining confidentiality
Certification
MTTC 051
Timeline
MTTC 051
10-2025
Special Education Administrative Assistant
Ferndale Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ferndale Public Schools
09.2012 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
10.2011 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Michigan State University
Master of Education - School Counseling
Grand Canyon University