Atira Tillman
Sylvania,GA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, Grade 1
South Effingham Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Springfield Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Student Teacher, Grade 1
W.S. Hornsby Elementary
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Screven County Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Georgia State College
Statesboro, GA12.2021
High School Diplomacy -
Screven County High School
Sylvania, GA05.2019
Skills
- Communicating with Others
- Good listening skills
- Emotional development
- Group leadership
- Patient with learning
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Obtaining Information
- Group Assistance
- Educational Settings
Timeline
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
Springfield Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024
Student Teacher, Grade 1
South Effingham Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Student Teacher, Grade 1
W.S. Hornsby Elementary
10.2021 - 12.2021
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Screven County Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Georgia State College
High School Diplomacy -
Screven County High School
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