Tara Schmitt
Ringwood
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Jersey City Board of Education, adept at implementing inclusive strategies and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in sensory integration and data collection, I foster exceptional achievement in diverse classrooms while motivating students through tailored instruction and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Autistic Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
Jersey City
09.2010 - Current
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
PreK Disabled
Jersey City Board Of Education
Jersey City
09.1991 - 06.2009
- Planned creative lesson plans that incorporated differentiated instruction techniques.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child's education through workshops and conferences.
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to accommodate specific disabilities and neurodivergent needs.
Special Olympocs Bowling Coach
SONJ
Jersey City
09.2003 - 06.2006
- Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.
- Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12-1990
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Inclusion strategies
- Special education
- Assistive technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Sensory integration
- Motor skills development
- Trained in CPI
- Data collection
Timeline
Primary Autistic Teacher
Jersey City Board Of Education
09.2010 - Current
Special Olympocs Bowling Coach
SONJ
09.2003 - 06.2006
PreK Disabled
Jersey City Board Of Education
09.1991 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
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