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TAMIKA I. CLARK-HARRISON

Delran,NJ

Summary

Passionate and dedicated education professional versed in communicating and collaborating with teachers and parents to develop interventions that best meet each child’s unique and individual needs. Over 15 years’ servicing and teaching preschool and elementary children. Demonstrated talent for designing age-appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental and socialization skills. Consistently evaluated the learning styles of students and staff to improve growth. Improved below-grade level students’ reading proficiencies to the appropriate grade level. Knowledgeable in Sign Language and Spanish and tutored varying levels of elementary students. Equipped to provide appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for all children including children with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. Extensive knowledge of the education system and educational testing standards. Dedicated Child Development Specialist experienced in working with children exhibiting signs of developmental, mental health or behavioral problems. Proactive in addressing concerns in order to better integrate students into school classrooms. Prepared to apply a number of years' experience in the field to a dynamic new position.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Development Behavior Specialist

Virtua Hospital Pediatric
06.2018 - Current
  • Provide intervention to infants and toddlers that are classified through the Early Intervention program in New Jersey
  • Provide services in the home for children with developmental and physical disabilities that correspond to the child’s IFSP
  • Conduct regular IFSP meetings to address educational concerns related to the child’s development
  • Communicate effectively with parents, guardians and teachers to help assist with the child’s development
  • Conduct assessments in collaboration with others that help to identify children with developmental disabilities
  • Collaborate with other professionals that provide services to each child
  • Identify and properly document child’s goals and evaluate progress
  • Maintain and organize documentation and student files
  • Provide workshops for preschool teachers and parents of various topics

Professional Development Specialist

Council For Professional Recognition
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Council for Professional Recognition CDA, Mentor/Coach to candidates working towards their CDA (The Child Development Associate) Credential
  • Review portfolio, documents and observe candidates working with children and families in the home and school setting
  • Sending results and recommendations to the Council for Professional Recognition to assist in determining the candidates’ competencies regarding Early Childhood Education for certification.

Child Development Specialist, Independent Contractor

Sunny Days Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Provide intervention to infants and toddlers that are classified through the Early Intervention program in New Jersey
  • Provide services in the home for children with developmental and physical disabilities that correspond to the child’s IFSP
  • Conduct regular IFSP meetings to address educational concerns related to the child’s development
  • Communicate effectively with parents, guardians and teachers to help assist with the child’s development
  • Conduct assessments in collaboration with others that help to identify children with developmental disabilities
  • Collaborate with other professionals that provide services to each child
  • Identify and properly document child’s goals and evaluate progress
  • Maintain and organize documentation and student files
  • Provide workshops for preschool teachers and parents of various topics

Bachelor Level Speech Therapist

Camden City Board of Education
10.2008 - 08.2014
  • Worked with the School District including Head Start, Respond and Acelero
  • Member of the Child Study Team-evaluated and assessed children referred by Early Intervention
  • Assisted teachers with implementing the Creative Curriculum
  • Assessed children in Speech preparing to go to Kindergarten
  • Worked with preschool children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Downs Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological
  • Provided intervention to preschool children that were appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual student
  • Conducted assessments in collaboration with others that helped to identify students with communication disorders
  • Conduct regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy
  • Communicated effectively with teachers, other educators and guardians to help assist with the student's development
  • Developed trainings and workshops for teachers
  • Identified and properly documented student’s goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluations
  • Maintained organized documentation and student files.

Grade Teacher

Cathedral of Love Christian Academy
08.2000 - 08.2006
  • Delivered standardized curriculum/instruction across all content areas for grades Pre-K, 2nd and 3rd
  • Worked with preschool children of varying levels of educational exceptionalness
  • Administered formative/summarize assessments
  • Created lesson plans that coincided with the Abeka Curriculum and held parent conferences
  • Performed administrative functions as needed
  • Constructed alternative curriculum for gifted students residing within mainstream education
  • Supplemented needs of a lacking curriculum
  • Scheduled trips/special events
  • Provided skills enrichment tutoring for remedial students
  • Substituted for Grades K-5th

Education

Master’s of Science Degree - Early Childhood

Capella University
3.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language/Hearing Pathology

Temple University
2006

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Community College of Philadelphia
1994

Skills

  • Behavior Control
  • Daily Logs
  • Early Intervention Services
  • Assessments Understanding
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Child Development Milestones

Certification

HIGHLIGHTS Early Childhood Intervention Classroom Management and Discipline Special Needs Students/IEP’s Standardized Testing/Scoring Learner Assessment Differentiate Instruction Member of Child Study Team Curriculum Development, CPR and Safety Certified Restraint and Safety Certified

Affiliations

Member of: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Child Development Behavior Specialist

Virtua Hospital Pediatric
06.2018 - Current

Professional Development Specialist

Council For Professional Recognition
03.2018 - 12.2018

Child Development Specialist, Independent Contractor

Sunny Days Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor Level Speech Therapist

Camden City Board of Education
10.2008 - 08.2014

Grade Teacher

Cathedral of Love Christian Academy
08.2000 - 08.2006

Master’s of Science Degree - Early Childhood

Capella University

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language/Hearing Pathology

Temple University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Community College of Philadelphia
TAMIKA I. CLARK-HARRISON