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Education
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Tanja Dewart

Nederland

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in child care and special needs support at Boulder Valley School District. Proven ability in behavior management and crisis intervention, fostering a nurturing environment for neurodiverse students. Exceptional organizational management and communication skills enhance team collaboration and student engagement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator Pre-K

Boulder Valley School District
Nederland
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Working with 3-5 year old students, with special focus on neurodiverse students.

Food Service Assistant

Boulder Valley School District
Nederland
09.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Para Educator

Boulder Valley School District
Nederland
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Working with 3-5 year olds, focus mainly on neurodiverse students.

Administrative Assistant

Salto Coffee Works
Nederland
06.2019 - 03.2020

Administrative Assistant

Salto Coffee Works
Nederland
03.2013 - 09.2013

Payroll Processor

Accounting Specialist
Nederland
05.2011 - 03.2012

Nanny

Marcus Luscher
Nederland
06.2008 - 03.2011
  • All nanny duties for 6 and 9 year old.

Teller/Customer Service

Peak National Bank
Nederland
04.2005 - 08.2007
  • Teller and New Accounts

Nanny

Jaffe Family
Nederland
09.2003 - 04.2005
  • All nanny duties for 4 children ages 1, 6, 8 and 12. 12 year old was on ADS spectrum.

Respite Care Provider

Arizona Children's Association
Prescott
03.2003 - 09.2003
  • Provide recreation opportunities for children in foster or temporary homes. I had 25 children in my rotation. All children recommended by CPS.

Sales Associate

Hi-Health
Prescott
07.2002 - 03.2003
  • Supplement sales, independently running store, open/close, key holder

Babysitting children

Wolfe Family
Los Gatos
03.1999 - 12.1999
  • On request babysitting for 2 and 4 year old

Babysitting children

Tabari Family
Saratoga
03.1999 - 12.1999
  • On request babysitting for 2, 4 and 8 year old

Nanny

Stojanovich Family
Los Gatos
02.1999 - 12.1999
  • Nanny duties for 1 and 3 year old.

Barista and Cashier

Whole Foods Market
Los Gatos
02.1998 - 03.1999

Shift Manager

Jamba Juice
San Jose
07.1996 - 02.1998
  • Independently ran store, open/close, key holder

Sales Associate

Bradley's Hallmark
San Jose
12.1994 - 08.1996
  • Independently ran store, open/close, key holder

Education

Human Development -

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
05.2002

General Studies

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
12-1999

General Education -

Leland High School
San Jose, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Child Care
  • Classroom assistance
  • Special needs support
  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Organizational Management
  • Communication skills

References

  • Emily Barth, 303-513-0174, emily.barth@bvsd.org
  • Johnnie Lefaiver, 303-258-0503, johnnie.lefaiver@bvsd.org
  • Larissa Albright, 570-561-4838, larissa.albright@bvsd.org
  • Debbie Garrison, 303-638-5882, debbie.garrison@bvsd.org
  • Marisa Glen, 310-497-5943, marisa.glen@bvsd.org
  • Kristen Kron, 303-915-9194, kristen.kron@bvsd.org

Timeline

Paraeducator Pre-K

Boulder Valley School District
08.2023 - 05.2024

Food Service Assistant

Boulder Valley School District
09.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education Para Educator

Boulder Valley School District
08.2022 - 05.2023

Administrative Assistant

Salto Coffee Works
06.2019 - 03.2020

Administrative Assistant

Salto Coffee Works
03.2013 - 09.2013

Payroll Processor

Accounting Specialist
05.2011 - 03.2012

Nanny

Marcus Luscher
06.2008 - 03.2011

Teller/Customer Service

Peak National Bank
04.2005 - 08.2007

Nanny

Jaffe Family
09.2003 - 04.2005

Respite Care Provider

Arizona Children's Association
03.2003 - 09.2003

Sales Associate

Hi-Health
07.2002 - 03.2003

Babysitting children

Wolfe Family
03.1999 - 12.1999

Babysitting children

Tabari Family
03.1999 - 12.1999

Nanny

Stojanovich Family
02.1999 - 12.1999

Barista and Cashier

Whole Foods Market
02.1998 - 03.1999

Shift Manager

Jamba Juice
07.1996 - 02.1998

Sales Associate

Bradley's Hallmark
12.1994 - 08.1996

Human Development -

Prescott College

General Studies

West Valley College

General Education -

Leland High School