Tambree Harvey
EAST HARTFORD
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional with expertise in special needs support and classroom management. Proven ability to foster student engagement and facilitate positive interactions, enhancing learning experiences for diverse learners. I have been in the medical field, serving individuals with disabilities, as well as in customer service, for 12 years. With 3 years of dispatch and 5 years of office work. Efficient computer skills. I am looking for a job that will utilize my great personality, as well as my skills. I love to serve others and work in a timely fashion, efficiently, alone, under pressure, as well as with team members. Making sure that quality care is given based on clients' needs, and everyone's diversity is respected. I have a couple years of experience in waitressing and hosting. I have data entry experience, as well as working in the school with kids that have various needs and ages. Using my interpersonal and friendly, outgoing nature to provide outstanding hospitality and service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Soliant (Ellington Public Schools)
Ellington
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted teachers in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Assisted special needs children with day to day toileting and learning needs.
- Supported students with individual learning needs in classroom settings.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for efficient use.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Teachers Assistant
Oakhill Day School
Hartford
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Made sure support was provided for special needs kids in all areas, including but not limited to learning, bathing, toileting, eating, etc.
- I prepared lunch, assisted with field trips, and participated in daily activities.
- Supported individual students with special needs during lessons and transitions.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons and activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a clean learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and facilitated positive interactions among peers.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and educational strategies.
- Supervised students during recess and other outdoor activities for safety.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
Care Partner/ Certified Nurse Assistant
Harbor Chase Assisted Living
South Windsor
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare staff.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Organized recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents and staff.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance the well-being of residents with dementia.
- Assisted in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating and toileting.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may indicate a need for intervention or adjustment in treatment plan.
- Engaged in recreational activities with patients including reading, playing board games and watching movies.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure quality care was delivered consistently across shifts.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate interventions as required.
- Promoted positive interactions between patients, families and healthcare personnel.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs, therapeutic touch, massage therapy or music therapy as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Certified Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT11-2013
High School Diploma -
Bulkeley High School
Hartford, CT06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Capital Community College
Hartford, CTSkills
- Lesson planning
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Student engagement
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Helping students with special needs
- Friendly and outgoing
- Instructional support
- Elementary education
- Teaching assistance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Individual student assistance
- Crisis management
- Time management
- Infection control
- CPR certified
- Helping with medication
- Feeding assistance
- Patient hygiene management
- Resident care partner (RCP)
- Mental health support
- Chronic disease management
- Conducting intakes
- Patient care
- Document management
- Filing systems knowledge
- Advanced MS office suite
- Data entry
- Office management
- Positive attitude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Soliant (Ellington Public Schools)
12.2024 - 06.2025
Teachers Assistant
Oakhill Day School
08.2024 - 02.2025
Care Partner/ Certified Nurse Assistant
Harbor Chase Assisted Living
07.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Manchester Community College
High School Diploma -
Bulkeley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
Capital Community College
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