Tarina Berner
Para
Parachute,CO
Summary
I am a mom of 3 kids. I was a stay at home mom for 10 years, and I just worked as a coach and did some reffing for middle school and high school games. I started working at the Collbran Cafe and later found my job at Grand Valley High School. There I was not just a Para, I would fill in on other classes and I would transport students. In the evening times and over the summer I took care of a special needs kid, I did that for 4 years until the moved away this summer. I am a very strong willed person and I give 110% when it comes to my work.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coaching Staff Member
Plateau Valley School
Collbran, CO
08.2007 - 03.2019
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in [Type] sport.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
Cook/Waitress
Collbran Cafe
Collbran, CO
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Met with chef to review daily specials and menu changes.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Grand Valley High School
Parachute, CO
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Managed workflows of classroom volunteers and trained on school procedures.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Coaching Assistant
Grand Valley High School
Parachute, CO
10.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Promoted program and supported team alongside parent groups and student clubs.
- Engaged athletes in discussions on race strategy, mental preparedness, visualization and performance.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Supported and provided exceptional guidance to student-athletes through college recruiting processes.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Managed [Type] drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance and other decision-making areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Created and implemented coaching and training plans for score development and to enhance performance.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Forged cooperative relationships to recruit new players to [Type] program.
- Promoted development of [Type] athletes at all levels from beginner to elite.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed and oversaw team budget, logistics and equipment purchases.
- Visited high school campuses to assess upcoming players and recruit top talent.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
- Collaborated with administration to stay on top of changes and concerns.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plateau Valley High School
Collbran, CO 08.2003 - 05.2007
Timeline
Coaching Assistant
Grand Valley High School
10.2019 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Grand Valley High School
02.2019 - Current
Cook/Waitress
Collbran Cafe
03.2017 - 02.2019
Coaching Staff Member
Plateau Valley School
08.2007 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Plateau Valley High School
08.2003 - 05.2007