Tara Herrell
Cumberland Furnace
Summary
Compassionate early childhood specialist with over 20 years of experience in developmental evaluations, coaching, and family guidance. Expertise in identifying at-risk children, advising families, and designing tailored interventions that promote success and well-being. Committed to leveraging a deep passion for early childhood development to empower children and families in the Greater Nashville area. Dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that nurtures growth and resilience in young learners.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Eligibility Evaluator
Milestone - Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Eligibility Evaluator, 02/2023 to Current Milestones – Tennessee Technological University
- Effectively maintains referrals contacting and scheduling within the timeline required.
- Complete Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition to assist with eligibility determination.
- Compile intake information, family routines interview, and functional hearing and vision checklist.
- Cover 3-4 counties (Montgomery, Dickson, Cheatham and Davidson) in completing evaluations and annual/progress evaluation.
- Entering into TEIDS (Tennessee Early Intervention Data System) and submitting to Eligibility Specialist within in required timelines.
Early Interventionist/Developmental Therapist
Progressive Directions, Inc.
Clarksville, TN
05.2005 - 02.2023
- Effectively maintaied caseload of 20 plus sessions per week.
- Completed developmental assessment summaries and progress toward outcomes reports in order to measure progress of developmental strategies used within required timelines. Documented the results on the developmental therapy session using the proper format within TEIDS. Developmental Assessments used Battelle Developmental Inventory, Second Edition, Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP Birth to 3, 2004), and AEPS, Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children, Birth to 3 and 3 to 6 years of age.
- Coached parents and caregivers on effective parenting and intervention skills to promote their child's development and positive parent-child interactions.
- Worked with family to develop creative strategies that encourage participation from all members on team.
- Provided information on etiology, diagnosis, and developmental characteristics and intervention needs of the population of developmentally delayed and at-risk children.
Second Grade Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work. Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards. Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Highly dependable
- Personable
- Informative and thorough
- Easily adapts to environment
- Team player
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Eligibility Evaluator
Milestone - Tennessee Technological University
02.2023 - Current
Early Interventionist/Developmental Therapist
Progressive Directions, Inc.
05.2005 - 02.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Austin Peay State University