Laws Tammy
Pickens,South Carolina
Summary
A teacher who loves her job, enjoys seeing students succeed, and does not mind rolling up her sleeves and working hard when they need extra help getting there. Committed to building a community atmosphere in a classroom where success is not an option, every student is important, and everyone is respected.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multilingual Language Professional (MLP)
School District Of Oconee County
Walhalla, South Carolina
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked with students who were new to our country to help them develop english language skills
- Worked with students who had interrupted formal education (SIFE) or no education in their home country to teach them how to participate in school
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of students to teach english and reading
- Coordinated translators for parent teacher conferences and worked with school liaisons to communicate with families
- Familiar with WIDA expectations for South Carolina
Middle School Math Teacher
Walhalla Middle School
Walhalla, South Carolina
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed learning activities to engage students in mathematical concepts.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized support and instruction to struggling students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement best practices in teaching mathematics.
- Provided on-line and in-person instruction during and after covid.
4th Grade Teacher
James M. Brown Elementary
Walhalla , South Carolina
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction for all levels of learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques designed to promote learning in the classroom setting.
- Organized field trips related to course topics in order to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction on reading comprehension strategies in order to support struggling readers.
- Provided guidance and mentoring services for at-risk students who required additional academic assistance or emotional support.
- Conducted assessments of student learning to measure progress.
Middle School Math Teacher
Lakeview Middle School
Greenville, South Carolina
08.2015 - 05.2017
Middle School Math Teacher
West-Oak Middle School
Westminster , SC
08.2006 - 05.2015
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Saint Thomas University
Opa-locka, FL04-2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC04-2005
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Directed
Certification
- Early Childhood
- Elementary
- Middle School Mathematics
- Multilingual Language Professional (MLP) (ESOL)
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
Activities of Interest
- Math-a-thon
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Kids Fest
- Math and Science Night
- Volleyball
- Algebra I EOC prep
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Multilingual Language Professional (MLP)
School District Of Oconee County
08.2021 - 05.2023
Middle School Math Teacher
Walhalla Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Teacher
James M. Brown Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Middle School Math Teacher
Lakeview Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Middle School Math Teacher
West-Oak Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Saint Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southern Wesleyan University
- Early Childhood
- Elementary
- Middle School Mathematics
- Multilingual Language Professional (MLP) (ESOL)
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
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