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Tameka Olds

Avon Park,FL

Summary

I am a goal-oriented K-6 teacher with experience in teaching grade levels Pre-k, first grade, fourth grade, and sixth grade. I am currently seeking to take my career to the next level. I am adept in using curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education. I believe in helping students be successful in achieving their academic goals as well as personal goals. I am a team player and believe that there is always something to be learned when collaboration takes place.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Highlands County School Board
Sebring, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
  • Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.

Reading Coach

Hardee County School Board
Wauchula, FL
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to design targeted interventions for identified students.
  • Facilitated professional development activities focused on reading comprehension strategies.
  • Assisted in creating a positive classroom environment that fosters independent reading.
  • Coached teachers on effective methods for differentiating instruction based on student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance in accordance with district policies.
  • Modeled differentiated instructional techniques during co-teaching opportunities in classrooms.
  • Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
  • Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
  • Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.

Elementary School Teacher

Hardee County School Board
Wauchula, FL
07.2010 - 05.2021
  • Experience in grades Pre-K, first grade, fourth grade, and sixth grade.
  • Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity and interests of students.
  • Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
  • Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and Common Core standards.
  • Employed formal and informal assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
  • Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Coached teachers on effective methods for differentiating instruction based on student needs.
  • Guided students, teaching methods for working assignments and determining correct solutions.
  • Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
  • Recommended supplementary books, software and other learning materials.

Clerk

South Florida Community College
Avon Park, FL
07.2006 - 07.2009
  • Filed documents according to alphanumeric system to promote ease of use and optimal team productivity.
  • Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
  • Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
  • Assisted advisers and counselors by pulling student transcripts.

Education

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

South Florida Community College
Avon Park, Florida
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of South Florida
Lakeland, Fl
05.2010

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University Of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Compliance standards
  • Classroom management
  • Test preparation
  • Parental communication
  • Behavior management
  • Team management
  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Working collaboratively

Accomplishments

Teacher of the year for Hilltop Elementary 2015

Recognized as a "High Impact Teacher" years 2017 and 2018

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Highlands County School Board
08.2023 - Current

Reading Coach

Hardee County School Board
07.2021 - 07.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Hardee County School Board
07.2010 - 05.2021

Clerk

South Florida Community College
07.2006 - 07.2009

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

South Florida Community College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of South Florida

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University Of West Florida

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