Tierra Barbour
Halethorpe,MD
Summary
Driven and compassionate professional with a proven track record at Kipp Academy, adept in Special Needs Support and Classroom Organization. Leveraged patience and empathy to enhance student development and foster a positive learning environment. Excelled in collaborative planning and behavioral management, significantly contributing to tailored educational strategies and crisis prevention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Kipp Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development sessions.
- Observation debriefs.
- Planned meetings.
- Collaborated with the classroom teachers, grade-level content teams, and special educators to ensure aligned instructional support.
- Engage with teacher's, parents, and staff member communication regarding their child's academic process.
- Planning and leading whole group discussions.
- Assisted the classroom teacher in implemented daily lessons by pulling small groups, planning and heading whole group lessons.
- Supported behavioral management.
- Preparing supplies.
- Implemented school wide student management and culture policies within the classroom and on campus.
- Substitute when teacher isn't available.
Therapeutic Behavioral Aide
Aveanna Company
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and interventions, ensuring data-driven decision making for support strategies.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify triggers and patterns of behavior, informing intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations, maintaining safety for all involved parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational School
Baltimore, MD05.2002
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Special Needs Student Assistance
- Materials Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teacher Support
- Child Development Understanding
- Special Needs Support
- Classroom Organization
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Kipp Academy
08.2021 - Current
Therapeutic Behavioral Aide
Aveanna Company
03.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational School
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