Diana Tandy
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Queen Of Angels Catholic School
Fort Wayne , Indiana
2019.07 - Current
- Created a safe and loving classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Elementary School Teacher
Huntington County Community Schools
Huntington , Indiana
1986.08 - 2019.07
- Same
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN1986-05
Skills
- Elementary Education
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year for HCCSC twice
- Kiwanis Club Teacher of the Year
- Teacher of the Year Queen of Angels School
- Huntington College Student Teacher Supervisor of the Year
Certification
- Bachelor of Science 1986
- Master of Science 1987
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Queen Of Angels Catholic School
2019.07 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Huntington County Community Schools
1986.08 - 2019.07
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Bachelor of Science 1986
- Master of Science 1987
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