TARA HASTINGS

Blanche Dodd Elementary - CABS (Collaborative Academic & Behavioral Support) Classroom

• Contribute to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships and maintaining open communication with students .
• Deliver individualized academic and behavioral support to students in a self-contained classroom setting, following each student's Individualized Education Program, Behavior Intervention Plan, and/or 504 plan.
• Assist teachers in managing classroom behavior by enforcing rules and implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
• Provide targeted support in general education classrooms, ensuring compliance with legally mandated ARD minutes.
• Collect and maintain accurate data on the support provided to students in self-contained and general education classrooms.
• Address diverse learning styles through the adaptation of instructional materials and tasks for different ability levels within the classroom setting.
• Supervise and facilitate positive transitions between work/break cycles, ensuring a safe and productive environment.
• Actively supervise students during outdoor activities, including recess and specials, ensuring safety and engagement while supporting behavioral plans.
• Assist special and general education teachers with clerical tasks and provide support in teaching and monitoring students as needed.
• Keep self-contained classroom clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
• Provide ongoing feedback to teachers regarding student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to better support individual growth.
• Assist students with arrival and dismissal procedures.

Krum Early Education Center - Computer Lab Teacher

• Designed and delivered computer instruction for Kindergarten through 1st grade students and iPad instruction for Pre-K students, ensuring alignment with TEKS standards.
• Fostered a structured and supportive learning environment that promoted student engagement and comfort.
• Managed and maintained records of staff and student logins for Chromebooks, personal computers, and iPads.
• Tracked and documented the allocation and usage of school technology equipment, including Chromebooks, iPads, computers, and chargers.
• Assisted with and supervised elementary PE classes, while supporting students in participation of exercises, games, and motor skill development activities.
• Helped manage equipment setup and cleanup for PE sessions.
• Provided guidance and encouragement to students to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and active participation.
• Helped elementary students with their lunches by helping them open containers, ensuring they received the correct meals, and promoting a clean and organized dining environment.
• Ensured that special education students were safely escorted to their buses after school.

• Provided in-class support for 1st-5th grade students with special educational and behavioral needs.
• Implemented individualized accommodations for students based on their specific intervention plans.
• Maintained detailed records of student interactions for each class.
• Communicated essential educational, emotional, and behavioral insights to classroom teachers for annual ARD meetings.
• Offered academic support to both general and special education students in the Content Mastery room.
• Supervised students before school in the cafeteria and gym, as well as after school at their designated bus tables.
• Monitored and assisted kindergarten students during lunchtime to ensure a safe and structured environment.
• Completed various clerical tasks as assigned by classroom teachers and administration.

Next Gen Basketball - February 2024-February 2025

DC Kings MM 2024 Basketball - February 2018-October 2023

DC Queens Krum Basketball - February 2023-July 2023

• Managed team fees, coordinated tournament schedules, ordered uniforms, and effectively communicated all relevant information to parents and players to ensure smooth team operations.
• Collaborated with head coach to guarantee a well-organized program.
• Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
• Designed and implemented practice plans to develop players' fundamental skills, teamwork, and game strategy.
• Organized and led conditioning programs to improve athletes' endurance, strength, and agility.
• Analyzed game footage and statistics to develop strategic improvements.
• Managed game-day operations, including lineup decisions, in-game adjustments, and player rotations.
• Mentored student-athletes academically and personally, promoting growth on and off the court.
• Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles and mentoring younger teammates.
• Assisted student-athletes in communicating with college coaches by providing guidance on recruitment processes, preparing highlight reels, and ensuring timely and professional outreach.

• Utilized Lacerte Tax, EasyACCT Professional, Peachtree, and QuickBooks for bookkeeping and accounting.
• Prepared and submitted Cost Adjustment reports for local Oil and Gas Companies per Oklahoma Corporation Commission requirements.
• Processed and filed franchise tax returns for clients in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.
• Managed payroll processing, including calculating and issuing weekly paychecks.
• Completed and filed monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reports (940, 941, 943, 944) for clients.
• Submitted employment security and workforce commission reports for Oklahoma and Texas, including tax payments.
• Processed business sales tax reports and payments online.
• Entered client data for federal and state income tax preparation.
• Prepared and issued W-2s and 1099s for tax reporting.
• Handled clerical tasks, including client communication, record management, filing, and mail preparation.

• Processed county residents' tax payments for real estate, personal property, and business taxes in person, by mail, and online.
• Collected and allocated county funds from the sale of motor vehicle stamps, farm implement stamps, fuel, alcohol beverages, and sales tax to the State of Oklahoma on a monthly basis.
• Apportioned county funds to designated sub-accounts each month.
• Performed clerical duties, including answering phone inquiries, filing, and maintaining accurate records of taxpayer and county information.