Tamika M. Sutton
Garner,NC
Summary
Highly engaging and personable Educator with extensive knowledge in literacy, early childhood education, principles of adult facilitation, and adult learning. Highly organized, strategic forward thinking with adaptability to keep up with the demands. Outstanding oral and written communication in conveying a compelling vision or idea(s) to various audiences. Proven expertise in data driven execution, implementation, and curriculum design to improve outcomes for all stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Aversboro Elementary School
Garner, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Selected to serve as the representative of the grade level on the school leadership team
- Creates and facilitates professional develop for grade level teachers in support of academic outcomes for all children
- Evaluates individual and developmental needs
- Implements various learning methods with the use of educational resources
- Assesses the success of development plans and help students make the most of learning opportunities
- Creates lessons which are aligned to learning standards
- Selects and use instructional methods and materials appropriate to all students learning
- Adapts standard teaching methods to meet different students’ needs and interests
- Fosters a positive and respectful classroom environment with effective behavior management
- Develops and apply classroom management for student learning
- Collaborates with the Multi-Tiered System of Support Team to implement plans for tiered students to improve educational outcomes for students
- Develop relationships with stakeholders to encourage the learning process
- Reviews mClass data to determine student’s growth in the areas of Phonemic Awareness and Reading Comprehension
- Evaluates students’ needs through observation of HillRap interventions and create groups based on students needs
- Works closely and cooperatively with the building principal and other school staff members to facilitate team problem solving and student success
- Designs weekly teacher-based team with discussion focused on the School Improvement Plan
- Maintains notes/data/records for the successful operation of the team
- Allows for and participates in collaborative decision making within both the team and the school environments
- Assists with the communication of building and district policies, decisions, and related announcements to team members
- Works cooperatively with the building and district administration to ensure the effective operation of the team
- Assists with the integration of instructional programs at the building level
- Attends all required meetings as determined by the building principal in coordination with the building leadership team
- Cooperates with appropriate personnel in the recommendation, placement, and assignment of students to levels and special programs
- Shares instructional information on high stakes testing that impact the local report card
Kindergarten Summer School Teacher
Aversboro Elementary
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Planned and delivered instruction to assist students with achieving proficiency for promotion
- Promoted student voice, engagement, and ownership through pedagogical techniques emphasizing application, projects, and problem-solving
- Established an environment to allow the learner to engage and encourage ownership through pedagogical techniques emphasizing application, projects, and problem-solving
- Provided feedback on assignments regularly, and ensure the learners are progressing in the course.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Wallace Elementary School
Wallace, NC
11.2014 - 07.2020
- Served as grade level chair and facilitated all team meetings
- Created and led community engagement programming for the grade level
- Facilitated data conversations with team members in which data was monitored, analyzed, and evaluated
- Used data to inform decisions and cultivate strategic visions to inform decisions for the group and individual team members
- Listened to grade level concerns and created innovative solutions
- Advocated for resources as the School Improvement Team Representative
- Observed teachers to provide both informal and formal prescriptive feedback to improve student outcome
- Increased below grade low students to all be preforming at grade level at
- Created reading and math lessons aligned with state and county standards
- Used instructional methods and materials appropriate to all students learning
- Adapted standard teaching methods to meet different students’ needs and interests
- Created a positive and respectful classroom environment with effective behavior management
- Developed and apply classroom management for student learning
1st Grade Teacher
Duplin County Schools
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Selected to teach Summer Reading Camp based off previous positive student outcomes
- Provided whole group and differentiated small reading group instruction
- Planned and delivered instructional level guided reading groups
- Conducted writing instruction and assignments in response to reading
- Facilated read-aloud and reading strategies
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Wallace Elementary School
Wallace, NC
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted Lead Teacher with monitoring the class schedule
- Supported the lesson preparation by having materials and equipment available for instruction
- Ensured the classroom environment is safe, orderly, and clean to be conducive for learning
- Implemented behavior management as requested by the lead teacher
- Collaborated with the lead teacher in recognizing student concerns and provide possible solutions
- Provided parent communications under the guidance of the Lead Teacher
- Documented student progress for assist the lead teacher in differentiated instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early
University of Mount Olive
5.2013
Skills
- Data driven instruction
- Culturally responsive lesson planning and instruction
- Designing and leading professional development to various audiences
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Adult facilitation
- Effective communication with families
- Encourages participation and inclusivity
- Restorative Justice classroom management techniques
Affiliations
- Balanced Literacy Training with Teri Marsh
- CPI Training
- Differentiated Instruction for ELs ESL PD
- Into Math Training
- KEA Professional Development
- K-2 Number Sense Kindergarten
- ELA and Math Standards NC Digital Learning Competencies for Teachers
- Waterford Training Turn & Talk Letterland
Leadership Experiences
Head Cheerleading Coach - Wallace Rose Hill : 2014 - 2020
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: 2015
Timeline
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Aversboro Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Summer School Teacher
Aversboro Elementary
06.2021 - 07.2021
1st Grade Teacher
Duplin County Schools
06.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Wallace Elementary School
11.2014 - 07.2020
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Wallace Elementary School
03.2014 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early
University of Mount Olive
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