Tamara Kinsman
Perkinsville
Summary
Qualified Reading Interventionist with robust background in supporting classroom activities and fostering student growth. Proven track record in assisting teachers with lesson preparations and managing classroom environments. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both students and educators.
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional
WSESU
09.2024 - Current
- Working with kindergarten and fourth-grade students on emotional, physical, regulation, and coping skills to be successful in school.
- Supporting them with academics as well as teaching ELA to two fifth-grade students.
- Supporting middle school students in their general education classrooms as well as providing support services alongside the middle school special educators.
Behavior Interventionist
HCRS
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Working 1:1 with a middle school student on emotional, and physical, regulation and coping skills to be successful in school.
- Documentation;
Behavior Interventionist
WSESU
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Supporting middle school students in the classroom; providing assistance to teachers and special educators as needed; performing any other duties required.
Behavior Interventionist
HCRS
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Working 1:1 with middle school students on emotional and physical regulation and coping skills to be successful in school.
- Documentation;
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional
WUHSMS
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Working 1:1 with middle school students on emotional and physical regulation and coping skills to be successful in school.
- Documenting behaviors; collecting ABC data; assisting within the Community Classroom as needed by Special Educator.
Adult DS Community Support
HCRS
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Working with several adult clients, 1:1, taking them out into the community for doctors appointments, grocery shopping, group activities with other community support specialists, bringing them to therapy, etc.
- Keeping accurate documentation and ensuring the safety of clients and staff.
Dietary Aide
BROOKWOOD
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Responsible for cooking breakfast and lunch for the residents.
- Doing the patients laundry, cleaning rooms and bathrooms, making the beds, getting patients dressed in the morning and ready for bed in the evening.
Document Specialist/Front Desk
NFR
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Greeting customers at the window, answering the phone and directing calls to the proper department and customer service representatives;
- Sorting the mail; faxing; photocopying; matching photos that the contractors emailed to the proper home and mortgage company.
Intensive Needs Para
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2006 - 06.2012
- Working 1:1 with high needs students - fifth grade through high school.
- Supporting them in their classes, modifying assignments as needed, ensuring the safety of his classmates, redirecting and prompting as needed;
- Keeping accurate data and working closely with special educators and case managers.
- Providing support in the seclusion rooms, as needed.
Education
BSEd - Certification K-12 Special Education
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12.2025
AAS - Travel & Tourism/Hospitality Management
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY05.1990
Diploma - undefined
Springfield High School
Springfield, VT06.1987
Skills
- RBT familiarity
- ABC data collection
- Data entry
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Special education support
Accomplishments
- Differentiated course plans aimed at meeting the academic, intellectual, and social needs of each student.
- Inducted into Kappa Delta Phi/Alpha Kappa Kappa at Chadron State College
Certification
- K-12 Special Education certification, Chadron State College - 12/12/2025
Timeline
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional
WSESU
09.2024 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
HCRS
08.2021 - 09.2024
Behavior Interventionist
WSESU
08.2020 - 08.2021
Behavior Interventionist
HCRS
08.2017 - 08.2021
Intensive Needs Paraprofessional
WUHSMS
08.2014 - 08.2017
Adult DS Community Support
HCRS
06.2014 - 08.2014
Dietary Aide
BROOKWOOD
02.2014 - 06.2014
Document Specialist/Front Desk
NFR
06.2012 - 02.2014
Intensive Needs Para
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2006 - 06.2012
AAS - Travel & Tourism/Hospitality Management
Paul Smith's College
Diploma - undefined
Springfield High School
BSEd - Certification K-12 Special Education
Chadron State College