tara zelano
4th grade teacher at Northbridge Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Richard George
Tara was a very successful teacher in a very difficult behavior classroom. She managed to bring an academic focus to a classroom that previously was not meeting state curriculum standards. I saw her grow as a teacher and colleague. I found her to be cooperative and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to see an educator dedicated to the well-being of all of her students. I certainly can endorse her teaching in a general education classroom. I think that Tara will offer sensitivity to younger children because she is a parent who understands developmental levels of children.
Richard George
Tara was a very successful teacher in a very difficult behavior classroom. She managed to bring an academic focus to a classroom that previously was not meeting state curriculum standards. I saw her grow as a teacher and colleague. I found her to be cooperative and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to see an educator dedicated to the well-being of all of her students. I certainly can endorse her teaching in a general education classroom. I think that Tara will offer sensitivity to younger children because she is a parent who understands developmental levels of children.
Richard George
Tara was a very successful teacher in a very difficult behavior classroom. She managed to bring an academic focus to a classroom that previously was not meeting state curriculum standards. I saw her grow as a teacher and colleague. I found her to be cooperative and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to see an educator dedicated to the well-being of all of her students. I certainly can endorse her teaching in a general education classroom. I think that Tara will offer sensitivity to younger children because she is a parent who understands developmental levels of children.
Richard George
Tara was a very successful teacher in a very difficult behavior classroom. She managed to bring an academic focus to a classroom that previously was not meeting state curriculum standards. I saw her grow as a teacher and colleague. I found her to be cooperative and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to see an educator dedicated to the well-being of all of her students. I certainly can endorse her teaching in a general education classroom. I think that Tara will offer sensitivity to younger children because she is a parent who understands developmental levels of children.
Credentials
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SPED 1-9, Ele 1-6, Highly Qualified
Lesley University -
Wilson Reading Certified
Wislon Training Center, Millbury MA
Experience
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Northbridge High School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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4th grade teacher
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Jun 2012 - Present
Classroom teacher following the common core; math and STEM science DOE MCAS data to support highly effective as a teacher. Huge advocate of Growth Mindset and Jo Boaler. Math practices are primary and the standards are the vehicle in which we teach them. Love my job and still think it's an honor to be called a teacher. Data drives instruction. Over the past 12 years my focus in teaching has shifted toward getting students to think deeply, critique the reasoning of others, validate their thinking, use self-assessment as a tool to spearhead student reflection and their ability to define where they are in the learning process. I continue be in awe as I watch their metacognition develop. Mentor teacher. ThinkSRSD writing process trained. WILSON Certified. SEI Endorsed. ST Math experience. Show less
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Attleboro Public Schools
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Attleboro Public Schools, Ma
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7th/8th grade ED/BD self-contained teacher
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2012
ED/BD self-contained, all 4 core subjects Completed district mentor training ED/BD self-contained, all 4 core subjects Completed district mentor training
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SPED ED Teacher
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Aug 2002 - Jun 2006
Self-contained 4/5/6 grade ED/BD classroom, 4 core subjects. Students made gains on MCAS. Self-contained 4/5/6 grade ED/BD classroom, 4 core subjects. Students made gains on MCAS.
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West Boylston Public Schools, Elementary
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West Boylston, MA
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Special Education Teacher
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Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
Pull-out reading comprehension and WILSON reading, inclusion math support, grades 4 and 5 Wilson training and practicum after school hours, obtained WILSON certification. Pull-out reading comprehension and WILSON reading, inclusion math support, grades 4 and 5 Wilson training and practicum after school hours, obtained WILSON certification.
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Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sped Teacher, 3rd grade teacher, 2nd grade lead teacher
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Aug 1998 - Jun 2001
Year 1- SPED teacher for school. Organized files due to it being a brand new school, ran IEP meetings and counseled with advocates, consulted with all reg. ed teachers re: inclusive practices. Learned SPED laws. Rewrote 150 IEP's to include charter school methodology. Small group, pull out teaching. Year 2- Reg. Ed teacher, 30 students, reading levels k-5. Year 3- Reg. Ed lead teacher, 30 students, inclusive practices Year 1- SPED teacher for school. Organized files due to it being a brand new school, ran IEP meetings and counseled with advocates, consulted with all reg. ed teachers re: inclusive practices. Learned SPED laws. Rewrote 150 IEP's to include charter school methodology. Small group, pull out teaching. Year 2- Reg. Ed teacher, 30 students, reading levels k-5. Year 3- Reg. Ed lead teacher, 30 students, inclusive practices
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FLLAC EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Special Education ED/BD Teacher
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Aug 1997 - Jun 1998
1 Year position. Took job to move closer to begin grad school. Multi age/grade, self-contained 1 Year position. Took job to move closer to begin grad school. Multi age/grade, self-contained
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Deveroux Foundation
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Rutland, MA
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Special Education ED/BD Teacher
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Sep 1996 - Aug 1997
ED/BD JR and SR High residential students. SOLVE Restraint trained ED/BD JR and SR High residential students. SOLVE Restraint trained
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Education
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1998 - 2001
Lesley University
M.Ed, Special Education -
1995 - 1996
Oxford Brookes University
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1991 - 1996
Fitchburg State University
B. of Science, Special Ed/Regular Ed
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