Mandy Tucker
Coker
Summary
Dedicated Pre-K teacher with a strong commitment to fostering community-focused learning environments, inspired by personal ties to Coker and my child’s enrollment at Westwood Elementary. Skilled in implementing developmentally appropriate practices tailored to the unique needs of Pre-K students, promoting their social, emotional, and academic growth. Adept at building strong, collaborative relationships with parents through consistent and effective communication, ensuring alignment between home and school expectations. Proactively collaborates with colleagues to design and maintain a stable, inclusive classroom environment that supports student success and well-being. Passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to creating meaningful learning experiences that lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crestmont Elementary
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2018 - Current
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for Pre-K students.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain a strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed different learning styles.
- Collaborated with the auxiliary teacher to develop new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL06-2020
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2017
Associate of Arts -
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2015
Skills
- Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment System
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Lesson Planning
- Play-Based Learning
- Classroom Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
Certification
Completed LETRS Training May 2023
Class B State of Alabama (Early Childhood)
Class B State of Alabama (Elementary Education)
Passed Praxis II Teaching Reading PLT: K-6, ELED Multiple Subjects, Early Childhood
Timeline
Crestmont Elementary
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2018 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
03.2018 - 05.2018
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
01.2018 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of West Alabama
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Associate of Arts -
Shelton State Community College
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