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Tamara Brock

Pine Level,NC

Summary

Motivated professional offering leadership skills in data analysis for student growth and proficiency. Adds value to Professional Learning Communities with great collaborative skills, interpersonal, and problem solving abilities. Meets deadlines, organized and motivated employee eager to apply systematic strategies for continuous school improvements and organizational skills in a positive environment. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating school growth. Results-focused professional with strength in working with families to enhance the overall school climate and culture. Proactive leader with strengths in effective communication and knowledge to promote professional developments for staff growth. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Assistant Principal

Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield , North Carolina
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in developing and implementing school policies, procedures and educational programs.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings with teachers, staff and parents to discuss student progress.
  • Monitored classroom instruction of teachers to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers by providing guidance on curriculum development, lesson planning and other teaching strategies.
  • Conducted observations of classrooms to assess the instructional environment, teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
  • Collaborated with administrators on budgeting decisions related to staffing, supplies and resources for the school year.
  • Reviewed disciplinary cases involving students that had violated the code of conduct policy.

Teacher, Powhatan Elementary School

Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield, NC
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Differentiated Professional Development according to teachers curriculum skill level.
  • Facilitated PLCs to build capacity and instructional expertise to achieve School Improvement Goals.
  • Monitored teachers and students progress using data.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Worked with teachers, administrators and community stakeholders to develop plans for school improvement.
  • 3rd Grade Teacher
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • Data Committee Lead Teacher
  • MTSS Lead Teacher
  • School Improvement Team
  • NC Indistar Process Manager, 2021-2022
  • NCDPI Comprehensive Needs Assessment School Rubric Team Leader-2020-2021
  • PLC Lead Teacher
  • Beginning Teachers Mentor

Teacher, West Smithfield Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield, NC
08.2007 - 06.2020
  • Assistant Principal Clinical Internship, 2018-2020
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • 5th Grade Teacher
  • PLC Lead Teacher
  • Parent and Community Involvement Lead Teacher
  • School Improvement Team Member
  • After School Tutoring Program Coordinator, 2018-2019
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Fostered positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
  • Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
  • Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
  • Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary Professional development and instructional training.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies
08.1998 - 07.2007
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • 6th Grade Teacher
  • Events Coordinator
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.

Education

Master of Arts - Executive Leadership Studies

Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
08.2020

Master of Arts - Education

Elon University
Elon, NC
07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Northern Caribbean University
Montego Bay, Jamaica
08.2006

Diploma in Teaching - Elementary Education

Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
Montego Bay, Jamaica
06.1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Working collaboratively
  • MTSS
  • Flexible
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as the 2021 Super Star Teacher of the Year by Clayton Chamber of Commerce.
  • Johnston County Public School Education Foundation Grant Recipient
  • Team Building and Leadership - Created collaborative PLCs experience through data analysis and intentional planning.
  • Training: - Delivered training modules to K-5 teachers to ensure smooth adoption of new programs.
  • Plan Development - Planned and conducted activities for continuous school improvement and work time that provided teachers with opportunities to observe, collaborate and reflect on their practices for student academic and social growth.
  • AIG Certification

Affiliations

Parent Advisory Member- Pine Level Elementary School- 2017-2018| 2021-2022

Member, Elon University Alumni Association

Member, Gardner-Webb University Alumni

Member Participate Learning (VIF) Alumni

Sarah Yard Community Center Volunteer

Timeline

Elementary Assistant Principal

Johnston County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

Teacher, Powhatan Elementary School

Johnston County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022

Teacher, West Smithfield Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2020

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
08.1998 - 07.2007

Master of Arts - Executive Leadership Studies

Gardner-Webb University

Master of Arts - Education

Elon University

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Northern Caribbean University

Diploma in Teaching - Elementary Education

Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
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