Tara Day
De Pere
Summary
Compassionate and resourceful Special Education professional with extensive experience in supporting diverse learners. Expertise in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior management, and inclusion strategies. Ready to leverage relationship-building skills to create positive connections within the school community.
My father told me I have been an "artist" since I was born. I dived into art history at a young age and developed a non profit using art and photography to continue to live out my passion with a purpose. The job description feels as if it was written for me and everything I am!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Special Education Aide/Teacher
West De Pere School District
De Pere, WI
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted students with individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance learning outcomes.
- Supported implementation of behavioral management strategies in classroom settings. Positive classroom management and honest connections to students.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials for diverse learners.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educational staff regularly.
- Create positive and rewarding community connections with students, families, and staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development/ Child Art Advocacy Cert.
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI04-2001
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom management
- Emotional disorders
- Collaborative teaching
- Visual supports
- Teacher support
- Social skills training
- Sensory integration
- Nonverbal communication
- Assistive technology
- Functional life skills
- Sign language
- Self-care activities
- Daily lesson assistance
- Skills practice
- Autism support
- Personal hygiene management
- Special needs
- Relationship building skills
Certification
CPR, First Aide, AED certified
Animal Assisted Therapy Certification
Art Advocacy certification
Sensory Integration continuing education (3 years)
Photography Summer School Teacher (West De Pere School District)
Timeline
Licensed Special Education Aide/Teacher
West De Pere School District
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Child Development/ Child Art Advocacy Cert.
Fox Valley Technical College
Capture Courage, LLC (non profit direction)
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/life/style/you/2014/07/23/20-women-to-know/13041055/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z1151xxe1151xxv000092&gca-ft=176&gca-ds=sophi
Above you will find the link to the Fox 11 News Story on my art/photography Non Profit that creates dream photoshoots and art for local children with Cancer. I am the director, photographer, and sole employee of this non profit utilizing community connections to make the dream of the child and their family come true.