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Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Awards Honors Scholarships
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Tara Shuler

Midland

Summary

Utilize a diverse skill set to improve team performance through effective communication and collaboration. Expertise in high productivity and efficient task completion as a Paraprofessional. Motivated in behavior management, special education support, and individualized student assistance. Strong ability to foster positive educational environments and address diverse student needs with empathy and patience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Coleman Community Schools
03.2023 - Current
  • As a paraprofessional in the Responsibility Center (RC), we aide to students with behaviors in the classroom that may not otherwise be appropriate.
  • We have a conference with the students between the principal, the Dean of students and another paraprofessional of the RC staff.
  • I do have training and experience in holds and removal from classroom if necessary and have utilized that training multiple times.
  • We discuss the incident, responsibility, accountability and setting goals.
  • We teach them tools to use during moments where they feel they need to de-escalate a behavior independently.
  • I also facilitate the sensory room.
  • After doing a presentation with the endowment committee, I secured over $1,300 in funds to get sensory items for the sensory room.
  • The sensory room helps students with sensory needs providing sensory input by certain items.
  • These items include visual, auditory and tactile items.
  • I also work during the summer as a Teacher teaching Social Emotional Learning and activity lead for the after school and summer school program, SPARKS.

SPARKS Instructor / Activity Lead

Coleman Community Schools
01.2023 - Current
  • The SPARKS program is a summer learning program which provides educational opportunities for students to continuously develop their knowledge and build skills year-round, as SPARKS also offers an after-school program.
  • SPARKS provides an educational academic program by offering concentrated studies, allow students to catch up on material and skills, get ahead in their classrooms and explore new ways of learning.
  • As an Instructor with SPARKS, I taught curriculum developed by the Legacy Center and taught Social Emotional Learning.

Front Desk Receptionist

Midland Sports Rehab
Midland
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • As a front desk receptionist there are many responsibilities including answering phone calls, patient requests in general or for scheduling, scheduling dozens of patient appointments, confirming insurance verification, handle all transactions made by patients.
  • Demonstrates urgency and persistence to effectively overcome conflict, Strong self-sufficiency skills and self-starter skills for prioritizing tasks, Experience in reliable customer service, Coordinate interdepartmentally to ensure compliance with established policies, and maintained good rapport and frequent contact with staff and clients.

CLUB Customer Service Outfitter

Cabelas Outpost
Saginaw
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Company Overview: Cabelas is a retail company specializing in outdoor recreation merchandise.
  • As a CLUB team associate, we provide legendary customer service experience by greeting and assisting customers, presenting them with the opportunity to become a Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's CLUB Mastercard Member, and executing the application fulfillment process from start to finish.
  • As customers survey our store, we assist them with finding merchandise while promoting the benefits of being a CLUB member.
  • The CLUB team at Cabela's is dedicated to servicing our new and loyal CLUB members.
  • This includes organizing CLUB accounts and payments.
  • Responsibilities in this position include providing details and benefits of being a CLUB Member and makes the appropriate sales pitch to customers to apply for the Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's CLUB Mastercard card.
  • Assist members with account inquiries and assistance in the greatest overall customer service while holding a Cabela's CLUB credit card account.
  • Provides daily feedback and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Meet sales goals and objectives set by the marketing department.
  • Keep inventory accurate and organized including important documents, applications, customer premiums, etc.
  • Responsible for adhering to and complying with the policies established for the credit information gathering process, including guidelines from banking regulations and the Patriot Act.
  • Cabelas is a retail company specializing in outdoor recreation merchandise.

Sales floor representative

Homegoods, Inc.
Saginaw
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • As a Sales Floor Representative duties included greeting guests, answering inquiries, managing financial transactions and performing daily merchandise quality checks.
  • It also included merchandising our 'lifestyles'; displays, on sales floor.
  • Register experience with daily integration of sales for company credit card.

GM Automative Repurchase Coordinator

Morley Companies, Inc.
Saginaw
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • As an Automative RC, we will work on cases to negotiate vehicle buybacks on behalf of the major auto manufacturer.
  • The coordinator will also negotiate and coordinate vehicle buybacks on behalf of GM.
  • The following tasks were implemented on a daily basis as a GM Automative Repurchase Coordinator: Execute strong customer service skills in professional and courteous manner.
  • Work directly with lending institutions to gather necessary confidential documentation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft word applications and systems for IBP.
  • Manage communications between businesses, customer, dealer and lending institution.
  • Performed clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
  • Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests as needed.
  • Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files and organize documents; copy, fax, etc. as needed.
  • Help prepare reports, presentations and data.
  • Manage and maintain files, records, and correspondence for meetings.
  • Coordinate interdepartmentally to ensure compliance with company policies and customer satisfaction.
  • Organize office and assist associates to optimize efficiency.
  • Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information.

ABA Behavioral Technician

Centria Healthcare
09.2016 - 11.2017
  • The ABA Technician's job is to implement an individualized therapy program and ABA therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder while complying with MDHHS policies and regulations.
  • The following tasks were implemented on a daily basis as an ABA Technician: Coordinating daily routines with therapy programs.
  • Communicate and work effectively with patients and staff.
  • Performed clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing.
  • Communicate directly with other facility staff concerning policies and procedures.
  • Continuation of education programs and courses for independence.
  • Utilized analytical skills necessary to handle routine noncomplex administration details such as clinical data sheets, tallying level - program results, etc.
  • Effectively conquering behavioral, communication and language barriers.
  • Experience providing therapy to low-functioning and high-functioning clients.
  • Engaged clients with activities exercising fine motor skills and gross motor skills.
  • Utilized Discrete Trial Training (DTT) therapy and Natural Environment Training (NET).
  • Behavioral intervention implementation when needed.
  • Demonstrate ABA therapy through tacting, manding, and listener responding.
  • Experience with both verbal and non-verbal clients.
  • Communication with Client Service Manager and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.

Program Assistant

Okemos Public Schools
Okemos
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Worked directly with children ages 2-6 and 8-10.
  • Assist with daily preparation tasks included with lesson plan.
  • Create and demonstrate daily activities to children.
  • Conflict resolution between children through understanding.
  • Actively monitor 15 or more children at all times.
  • Received both CPR/First Aid training for infants, toddlers and adults.
  • Liaison between child, parent and director assistant.
  • Understanding of rules in government regulated building.
  • Understanding of health standards.
  • Commitment to excellence in creating bridge to independency.

Behavioral Aide

CBI Rehabilitation Services
East Lansing
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Promote community involvement, health, and wellness.
  • Recognize new prevention trends and prevention resources.
  • Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality policies and federal regulations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements.
  • Skill in coordinating and planning programs and other educational outreach programs and activities.
  • Develop and implement culturally appropriate research-based prevention programs.
  • Acclimatize new patients to venue and program procedures.
  • Utilized interpersonal skills to establish therapeutic rapport with emotionally disturbed and/or chemically dependent patients to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
  • Maintains confidentiality of records and data in all sources.
  • Utilized effective intradepartmental communication skills with staff.
  • Report any hazardous products or situations.
  • Communicates directly with employees from other facility departments.
  • Apply individualized behavioral treatment plans.
  • Implement policies and procedures.
  • Performed assigned routine activities and duties.
  • Organized recreational activities for assigned patients.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
01.2016

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School
Saginaw, MI
06-2011

Skills

  • Adaptability and efficiency in high-risk environments
  • Critical thinking and detail orientation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership in performance standards
  • Analytical and computer competency skills
  • Data collection, documentation and compliance
  • Rapport Building
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Problem analysis and decision making
  • Multi-tasking and time management
  • Self-sufficiency and self-starter skills
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • De-escalation and re-direction training
  • Cross-functional project management
  • Internal consulting skills
  • Microsoft office application
  • Time management
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Lesson planning
  • Goal setting and monitoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Small group and individual assistance

Volunteer Experience

  • Youth Advocate, Michigan State University Adolescent Project, East Lansing, MI, 05/2012, 01/2013, Mentored adjudicated youth, Developed goal-oriented behavior plans
  • Youth Mentor and Evaluator, STRIVE/HALT Program, Lansing, MI, 01/2013, 05/2013, Implemented Integrated Ecological Perspective, Facilitated group discussions

Skills Training Summary

  • Adaptable and efficient in adjusting skills in high-risk, fast-paced environments
  • Proficiency in critical thinking and detail orientation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience
  • Leadership in performance standards
  • Excellent analytical and computer competency skills including data entry
  • Professional, courteous and effective customer service support
  • Maintains good rapport and frequent contact with staff and clients
  • Coordinate interdepartmentally to ensure compliance with established policies
  • Proactively problem solve in unusual environments for productive solutions
  • Management of conflicting priorities
  • Excellent customer service skills including client caller verification procedures
  • Experience within environments conducting financial institution procedures
  • Leadership in conflict resolution and communication skills
  • Managing follow up customer calls where necessary, and document all call information according to standard operating procedures
  • Demonstrates urgency and persistence to effectively overcome conflict
  • Ability to analyze problems, exercise judgement and make effective decisions
  • Productive multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
  • Strong self-sufficiency skills and self-starter skills for prioritizing tasks
  • Leadership experience as a mentor and coach
  • Specializes in deescalation and redirection training and experience
  • Leadership in managing intradepartmental communication
  • Manage cross-functional projects and relationships
  • Leverage internal consulting skills, communications and projects
  • Experienced in reliable customer service
  • Crisis intervention prevention and assessment resolution training
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications
  • Project Management Skills

Awards Honors Scholarships

  • Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, 08/2013, 05/2016
  • Meridian Township Police Department Certificate of Commendation Award

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Coleman Community Schools
03.2023 - Current

SPARKS Instructor / Activity Lead

Coleman Community Schools
01.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Midland Sports Rehab
05.2022 - 12.2022

CLUB Customer Service Outfitter

Cabelas Outpost
09.2020 - 04.2021

Sales floor representative

Homegoods, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020

GM Automative Repurchase Coordinator

Morley Companies, Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019

ABA Behavioral Technician

Centria Healthcare
09.2016 - 11.2017

Program Assistant

Okemos Public Schools
09.2015 - 08.2016

Behavioral Aide

CBI Rehabilitation Services
07.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelors Degree - Psychology

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School

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