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Tina Travers
Cliffside Park
Summary
Professional with a background in education, transitioning to office roles with a focus on organizational and communication strengths. Successfully managed administrative responsibilities and fostered collaboration among diverse teams. Dedicated to utilizing educational skills in a corporate setting. Several years of experience as a contractor.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Christopher Columbus #8 School
Garfield
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Applied real-world math applications and evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student comprehension and engagement.
- Tailored instruction and assessments to meet diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Crafted individualized education program (IEP) goals and objectives to support diverse academic needs and promote student growth.
Autism Teacher
Dale Avenue School
Paterson
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Applied discrete trial training (DTT) to enhance verbal and nonverbal skills in students with autism.
- Collected and analyzed DTT data to document student progress and inform skill mastery.
- Monitored student performance and adjusted individualized education program (IEP) goals to reflect ongoing progress.
Leave Replacement Teacher
Garfield Board of Education
Garfield
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught as long-term leave replacement teacher in special and general education settings, adapting instruction to diverse learning needs.
- Aligned curriculum with standards while delivering engaging third grade general education instruction, fostering student understanding and participation.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to support student learning and development initiatives.
Resource Teacher
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
Paterson
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Integrated iPads and computers in lesson planning for students with disabilities, supporting individualized learning strategies.
- Leveraged smart technologies and Nearpod to increase student engagement and participation.
- Designed educational materials aligned with curriculum standards, resulting in improved student learning outcomes.
Teacher
Robert Fulton School
North Bergen
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed weekly English Language Arts and math learning centers to increase student engagement.
- Planned guided reading lessons to improve literacy skills for first graders.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Head Start Teacher
Thirteenth Avenue School
Newark
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed and executed innovative curriculum enhancing early childhood development outcomes.
- Formulated creative small group curriculum sessions with daily questions to promote deeper learning engagement.
- Leveraged gold database to assess and track student performance, facilitating targeted instructional adjustments.
- Engaged in professional development sessions to improve methodologies in early childhood education.
AutoCAD Technician
McGrath Systems
Blue Bell
06.2010 - 12.2015
- Managed technical data maintenance for utility company, improving accuracy and accessibility of critical documents.
- Generated detailed reports on document control activities to meet management's oversight and compliance needs.
- Integrated GIS databases with AutoCAD drawings to support asset management initiatives.
- Conducted data entry across several databases to monitor document revisions effectively.
- Recorded client complaints to ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
GIS Technician
Hatch Mott MacDonald
Millburn
04.2007 - 10.2010
- Created detailed digital maps using CAD, ArcGIS, and various cartographic tools, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Ensured GIS data accuracy by verifying against municipal as-built drawings and wastewater maps, maintaining data integrity.
- Supported mapping projects for wastewater and sewerage infrastructure, enhancing project outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University (NJCU)
NJ 01.2009 - 05.2015
Skills
- Educational strategies for special needs
- Classroom management techniques
- Group teaching methodologies
- Standardized assessments
- Parental involvement initiatives
- Digital learning solutions
- Collaborative cloud tools
- GIS software proficiency
- Technology integration in instruction
- Curriculum development expertise
- Assessment methodologies
- IEP creation and implementation
- Google productivity tools (Calendar, Classroom, Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail, Meet, Slides)
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Timeline
Teacher
Christopher Columbus #8 School
03.2025 - 06.2026
Autism Teacher
Dale Avenue School
09.2023 - 03.2025
Leave Replacement Teacher
Garfield Board of Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Resource Teacher
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
09.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Robert Fulton School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Head Start Teacher
Thirteenth Avenue School
08.2016 - 06.2017
AutoCAD Technician
McGrath Systems
06.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University (NJCU)
01.2009 - 05.2015
GIS Technician
Hatch Mott MacDonald
04.2007 - 10.2010