Special Education School District
Resume:
Tara L. Mehundrew, MS
Mesquite, Tx 75181
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My life’s journey requires me to serve, provide compassionate education to diverse populations leading to academic, social, and emotional success, while providing awareness about those populations to society with positive image clarity.
*HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Member of team that increased student’s test scores on a variety of grade levels
Excellent skills in communication and presentation with students, parents, and school staff
Learn quickly and able to interpret information accurately on various local, state, and federal documents
Well-versed in federal and state IDEA/504 requirements
Trained in Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and Crisis Prevention Intervention/De-escalation techniques
Trained in Love and Logic Discipline Principle in various settings/situations
Implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis techniques with a diverse population in various settings/situations
Well-versed in administering STAAR, STAAR-Alt; TPRI; and other federal/state assessments
Trained in Restorative Practices Conflict Resolution
MTSS Trained
Recorded, disseminated, data for FBPs, BIPs, IEPs
Have completed coursework toward Educational Diagnostician Certification
*WORK *VOLUNTEER *EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher
Plano Independent School District
August 2023-Present
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher
Garland Independent School District
Garland, Tx
August 2016-July 2023
ESL Teacher
Dallas College
December 2013-2014
Special Education Resource Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Tx
December 2013-2015
Plano Independent School District
Special Education
Plano, Tx
May 1997- October 2014
Ordained Minister, Kirkwood Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Dallas, Tx 75232
June 2005-Present
Associate Minister
Kirkwood Temple CME Church
Dallas, Tx
2022-Present
Children’s Curriculum Coordinator
Kirkwood Temple CME Church
Dallas, Tx 75232
June 2006-Present
Special Needs Ministry Minister
Kirkwood Temple CME Church
2012-Present
*EDUCATION:
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va
September 2023-Present
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)- Special Education
Amberton University
Garland, TX
May 2011
Master of Science-Family Studies
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, Tx
December 2002
Bachelor of Arts-Human Sciences
*VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Present
Dallas County Deputy Voter’s Registrar
2017-Present
Union Gospel Homeless Shelter
Youth Bible Study Teacher/Day Camp Instructor
Dallas,Tx
2021-Present
Camp Faith Children’s Grief Facilitator
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
Dallas,Tx
2015-Present
Dallas CASA Volunteer
Dallas,Tx
2013-2015
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