Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Additional Information
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Tabatha Vadala

Pittsburgh

Summary

A lifelong learner committed to creating supportive and responsive environments that promote growth and development for little brains. Skilled at creating relationships with children and their families, and empowering families to understand their child in all of their uniqueness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Developmental Therapist

TEIS Early Intervention Provider
Pittsburgh
02.2024 - Current

- Collaborating with caregivers, teachers, and other therapists to implement goals and strategies specific to the IFSP.

- Maintaining and managing a caseload of 30 children with unique schedules, diagnoses, and varying needs.

- Building relationships with families and children from birth until age 3.

- Monitoring and documenting pertinent developmental progress, and assisting service coordinators in the transition to the 3 to 5 program.

- Providing families with community resources and contacts based on their needs.

- Adhering to state-mandated IFSP regulations and paperwork requirements.

Lead Infant Teacher

The Children's Center of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 02.2024
  • Track children's developmental progress monthly
  • Meet with parents to discuss child development and future goals
  • Work closely with therapists based on individuals child's needs
  • Implement developmentally appropriate activities based on individual child's skills
  • Training new hires
  • Frequent team meetings with clear goals and expectations
  • Classroom organization and outlined routines
  • Adhere to DHS guidelines and NAEYC criteria

Assistant Teacher

The Children's Center of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist lead teachers in classroom routines and activities.
  • Complete anecdotal observations.
  • Discuss daily activities with parents/guardians.
  • Work collaboratively with many different teachers and classrooms.

Assistant Teacher

Buhl Child Development Center
Sharon
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintain a safe classroom environment by adhering to state mandated regulations
  • Assist lead teacher in creating lesson plans and guiding group activities
  • Observe and document children's behavior and progress; notify parents of changes in children's daily routines
  • Encourage a healthy classroom environment by providing emotional support to children

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Carlow Universty
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School
Hermitage, PA
06.2018

Skills

  • Working with a variety of children with different needs (autism, Down syndrome, trauma, global delays, and varying communication needs)
  • Following mandated DHS guidelines and implementing IFSPs or IEPs
  • Adjusting classroom routines to best support a child's abilities

Certification

Nurturing Parenting Program Facilitator, 05/01/22, Present

CPR and BLS certified

Additional Information

Health and safety trained (betterkidcare), Fire safety, Mandated Reporter, Emergency First Aid / CPR certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Developmental Therapist

TEIS Early Intervention Provider
02.2024 - Current

Lead Infant Teacher

The Children's Center of Pittsburgh
08.2021 - 02.2024

Assistant Teacher

The Children's Center of Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Teacher

Buhl Child Development Center
05.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Carlow Universty

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School
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