Tara Uhrig
Summary
Experienced special education teacher returning to the workforce after a dedicated period as a stay at home parent. Seeking a role that will allow me to utilize the skills acquired as both a teacher and a caretaker.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Bernards Township School District
09.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Special Education Teacher
Mendham Township Board of Education
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
Special Education Teacher
Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of Education
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Started the first in-district ABA program for students diagnosed with Autism in the town of Scotch Plains
- Trained all paraprofessionals in ABA teaching methods
- Collaborated with physical, occupational, and speech therapy personnel
- Create individual programming to be carried out by paraprofessionals
- Implement daily tracking system to monitor student progress daily
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA06-1994
Teacher certification - special education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Patient and empathetic
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and creative
- Good interpersonal skills
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Bernards Township School District
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mendham Township Board of Education
09.2000 - 06.2001
Special Education Teacher
Scotch Plains Fanwood Board of Education
09.1997 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Gettysburg College
Teacher certification - special education
Montclair State University
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