Tamara Bossard
Eagle Mountain
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with 16 years of teaching first and second grade, seeking a full-time teaching position in K-2. Enthusiastic teacher with the ability to make learning exciting and enjoyable for all students. Belief that every child is capable of being responsible and independent if you give them the opportunity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Desert Sky Elementary, Alpine School District
06.2023 - Current
- First Grade Team Lead
- Held consistent PLC (Professional Learning Community) Meetings to collaborate and look at data to drive instruction and create common formative assessments to take through the PLC Cycle
- Mentored new teachers in lesson planning and classroom management techniques, contributing to a supportive school culture.
- Established strong communication channels with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s academic progress and behavior in class.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies, reducing disruptions and increasing focus on learning tasks.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom.
- Empowered students by teaching self-regulation skills and promoting a growth mindset approach to learning challenges.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments and provided timely feedback for improvement.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Organized and facilitated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve their grades and comprehension levels.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain Trails Elementary, Alpine School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Instructed 27 students as a whole group and in small groups
- Assess students on Common Core State Standards to drive instruction
- Integrate 21st Century skills within key subject areas and learning environment
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Highest Acadience scores in First grade
- Progress Monitored students regularly
- Effective procedures and routines
- High Expectations
- Meet regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Communicate regularly with parents through the use of a email, a classroom website, and Class Dojo
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain View Montessori
07.2009 - 01.2022
- Taught first, second & third grade students for my first 3 years of teaching
- Taught first and second grade students for 10 years
- Instructed up to 26 students individually and in groups
- Assessed students on Common Core State Standards to drive instruction
- Integrated 21st Century skills within key subject areas and learning environment
- Developed students' computer and technology skills through the use of project-based learning
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and interests
- Created units of study that integrate English Language Arts, Science, and Social Science
- Organized a yearbook elective for students in grades 2-6 teaching them how to create the yearbook for the school
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise school curriculum and programs
- Chair of Advisory Committee
- Teacher in Charge (TIC) for 4 years
Education
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Azusa Pacific University
Victorville, CA01.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Victorville, CA01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA01.2006
Skills
- Data Driven Instruction
- Mentored Student Teacher
- Strong classroom management
- Literacy instruction
- Reading strategies
- Student engagement
- Creative & Purposeful lesson planning
- Skilled in small group teaching
- Positive & Encouraging
- Kind & Empathetic
- Self-Motivated
- Collaborative
- Leader
- Grade Level Lead Teacher
- Acadience Trained
Professional Development
- Write from the Beginning and Beyond Trained (Thinking Maps, Narrative, Expository, & Opinion Writing)
- Jan Richardson Guided Reading Training
- Kagan Engagement Strategies Training
- Rick Morris Classroom Management and Student Motivation Training
- Nancy Fetzer's Literacy Connection Training
- NGSS Boot Camp District Training
- Comprehensive IMSE Orton Gillingham Training for reading
- CGI Math & Sherry Parrish Number Talks Training
- LETRS
- SEEd Flex Courses
Certification
- NAMC Montessori Lower Elementary Certified
- IMSE Orton-Gillingham Trained
- LETRS Certified
Timeline
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Desert Sky Elementary, Alpine School District
06.2023 - Current
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain Trails Elementary, Alpine School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Mountain View Montessori
07.2009 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Bernardino
- NAMC Montessori Lower Elementary Certified
- IMSE Orton-Gillingham Trained
- LETRS Certified
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Azusa Pacific University
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