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Tammy Maher

Lebanon,OR

Summary

A dedicated support professional skilled in offering tailored assistance to families in need. Brings valuable experience in conducting assessments and creating strategic support plans. Known for fostering collaborative environments and effectively adapting to evolving family situations, showcasing skills in empathy and problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Specialist - TECP Lead II

Family Tree Relief Nursery
06.2021 - Current
  • Oversee and manage therapeutic classroom in the wobbler program, developing an age-appropriate lesson plan, and completing observation summaries and other related documentation.
  • Established trusting relationships with families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to growth and change.
  • Enhanced family well-being by assisting families in accessing community resources & providing essential material needs provided by Family Tree.
  • Conducted regular home visits & completed related reports and documentation.
  • Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strengthened families social networks through referrals to community programs that encourage peer support or mentorship.
  • Developed personalized service plans for each family to address their specific needs and goals.
  • Completed child development questionnaires & empowered parents by providing education on child development milestones, effective discipline strategies, and age-appropriate activities.
  • Advocated for families within various organizations, ensuring their voices were heard and needs were met.
  • Completed filing & filing auditing.
  • Enhanced team building and rapport by leading team meetings and other team building activities. Support team with daily classroom & bus transportation needs.
  • Organized & facilitated parent education classes for the community.
  • Contributed to early infant mental health by promoting a smoking cessation program, conducting community networking with local agencies & partners encouraging their participation.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Community Outreach Inc. Mary's Place
05.2013 - 05.2021
  • First 6 years: Oversee Infant/Toddler program.
  • Care for children 6 weeks to 2-1/2 yrs old.
  • Work with Director to develop developmentally appropriate curriculum & activities for the children.
  • Assist Infants & children with hierarchal needs, including diapering and toileting.
  • Complete daily sign in sheets for children & staff attendance & ratio requirements.
  • Participate adequately addressing individual child & family needs, including teacher/parent correspondence, completing ASQs & S/E ASQs, parent/teacher conferences, and individual education treatment plans.
  • Follow center policies & procedures, including confidentiality guidelines.
  • Demonstrate a professional & positive attitude between staff, families, and children, creating a nature based, therapeutic, safe space for open exploration.
  • Complete 15 annual Certification Training Hours
  • Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities
  • Complete Sub-Director duties: opening & closing center-securely locking up each night, preparing breakfast, maintaining laundry, sanitation duties of both kitchen, classroom, playground & building, stocking building & classroom supplies & materials, maintain family contact information, daily schedules, building procedures and licensing procedures documentation, and any other requirements as needed.
  • Past 2 years: Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher- same job description as applies to the specific age requirement variations.

Relief Nursery Toddler Intern/Substitute

Old Mill Center for Children and Families
04.2013 - 08.2013
  • Assist children with daily routines
  • Demonstrate awareness of children's cues & respond appropriately
  • Prepare classroom activities & materials
  • Participate in collaborative problem solving, providing positive guidance & redirection
  • Plan, execute, and evaluate activity plans specific to children's individual goals
  • Write anecdotal observations & progress notes

Education

Associate's degree - Human Development & Family Studies

Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR
06.2014

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education (12 years)
  • Infant & Childcare (12 years)
  • Classroom Management (12 years)
  • Social Work (12 years)
  • Microsoft Office (10 years)
  • Motivational interviewing (2 years)
  • Professional boundaries (12 years)
  • Parent Education (3 years)
  • Organizational Skills (12 years)
  • Individualized service planning (4 years)

Certification

  • Oregon Registry - Step 9.5
  • Nurturing Parenting & Circle of Security Education Facilitation Certification
  • Traditional Health Worker - Peer Wellness Specialist: Adult Addictions & Adult Mental Health
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Food Handlers Certificate

Timeline

Family Support Specialist - TECP Lead II

Family Tree Relief Nursery
06.2021 - Current

Lead Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Community Outreach Inc. Mary's Place
05.2013 - 05.2021

Relief Nursery Toddler Intern/Substitute

Old Mill Center for Children and Families
04.2013 - 08.2013

Associate's degree - Human Development & Family Studies

Linn Benton Community College

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