Tamara Craver
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Energetic Team lead with five years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Intern & Reading Language Arts Teacher
Richardson ISD
01.2019 - Current
- Focus on building positive relationships with students, parents and staff
- Create a restorative classroom culture with high expectations
- Lead PLC to promote staff morale, provide support for new teachers, unify and provide recommendations for curriculum outline, structure pacing plans, and develop common assessments
- Establish a committee of 8 teachers for Diversity and Inclusion, lead meetings once a month
- Lead professional development related to Diversity and Inclusion
- Developed Campus Pathway to Equity Plan
- Interview potential staff and educators
- Assists testing coordinator with managing testing logistics, ensuring compliance with testing regulations and supervising staff involved in testing.
Education
Masters in Human Resource Management -
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas08.2016
Bachelor in Business Management -
Texas Southern University
Houston05.2004
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8) -
Texas Teachers ACP
Dallas05.2019
English as a Second Language Supplemental (4-8) -
Texas Teachers ACP
Dallas05.2019
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2024
Skills
- Stress Management
- Conflict Resolution
- High-Stakes Decision Making
- Instructional Leadership
- Team Building & Adaptability
- Diversity/Cultural Awareness
- Presenting & Interpersonal Skills
- Teacher Evaluation Expertise
- Information Systems Management
- Faculty Communication
- Online Class Discussion
- Individualized Support
- Academic Advisement
- Lesson Development
- Online Teaching
- Student Motivation
References
References and previous work history available upon request.
Career Highlights
- Promoted as Team Lead for 7th grade RLA team at Forest Meadow Junior High
- Recognized for building positive relationships with students, parents and staff
- Utilized data driven instruction to ensure student growth for self and team
- Promoted diversity and inclusion as the FMJH campus representative for RISD
- Celebrated PBIS Team Member
- Mentored teachers in behavior/classroom management techniques with proven success
- Acknowledged for coaching my team on different ways to implement small group instruction
Personal Information
Title: Principal Intern & Reading Language Arts Teacher and Department Team Lead
Timeline
Principal Intern & Reading Language Arts Teacher
Richardson ISD
01.2019 - Current
Masters in Human Resource Management -
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor in Business Management -
Texas Southern University
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8) -
Texas Teachers ACP
English as a Second Language Supplemental (4-8) -
Texas Teachers ACP
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
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