Tashera Watson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Knowledgeable in providing success in building relationships with young people, working with vulnerable populations, and providing guidance and support. Skilled in creating and facilitating engaging activities to foster collaboration and personal growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
The Ofarrell Charter School
10.2015 - Current
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
Church Youth Leader
Dominion Center Church
01.2012 - Current
- Counseled youth by providing wisdom and guidance to help them overcome and face interpersonal issues.
- Organized large group events such as faith-based outings, fundraisers, and sports competitions to integrate youth groups and the community.
- Led dynamic group topics to help facilitate discussions among group members for 10 over 10 years.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to work with youth, confirming adequate volunteer support and adult-to-youth ratios.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
Tutorial Teacher
Varsity Tutors
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
Specialized Foster Parent
County Of San Diego
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Acted as an educational advocate for children to develop effective strategies to meet the child's academic
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Offered extensive care to troubled children without likelihood of adoption.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06.2014
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
San Diego06.2011
Skills
- Progress Evaluation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strategy Management
- Compassionate Care
- Records Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Tutorial Teacher
Varsity Tutors
01.2018 - 04.2020
Special Education Resource Paraprofessional
The Ofarrell Charter School
10.2015 - Current
Church Youth Leader
Dominion Center Church
01.2012 - Current
Specialized Foster Parent
County Of San Diego
01.2008 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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