Tara Walsh
E GREENWICH,RI
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Coordinator with a proven track record at North Kingstown School Department, with established collaborative leadership and data-driven decision skills-making to enhance educational strategies and student outcomes. In depth of knowledge around polices and law to support diverse student needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
North Kingstown School Department
09.2019 - Current
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Facilitated and maintained 504 student files, to include eligibility and development of 504 plans.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials
Clinical Program Special Education Teacher
North Kingstown School Department
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Dean of Students
North Kingstown School Department
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Special Education Teacher
North Kingstown School Department
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Bi County Collaboartive
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided both specialized instruction and general education curriculum to various learners across the 9-12 grade spam.
- Worked with a multi disciplinary team to support students academic, social and functional needs.
Education
Non Degree Program - Special Education Administration
Providence College
Providence, RI05.2022
Masters in Education - Special Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2008
RITE Program - Secondary Education History
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2002
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making
- Collaborative Leadership-Transition Coordinator, MTSS board member, Crisis Team member
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
Certification
Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12
Expires 7/2029
Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12
Expires 7/2029
Special Education Administration
Pending
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
North Kingstown School Department
09.2019 - Current
Clinical Program Special Education Teacher
North Kingstown School Department
09.2015 - 09.2019
Dean of Students
North Kingstown School Department
09.2011 - 09.2015
Special Education Teacher
North Kingstown School Department
09.2008 - 09.2011
Special Education Teacher
Bi County Collaboartive
09.2006 - 09.2008
Non Degree Program - Special Education Administration
Providence College
Masters in Education - Special Education
Rhode Island College
RITE Program - Secondary Education History
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12
Expires 7/2029
Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12
Expires 7/2029
Special Education Administration
Pending
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