Tamara Garrett
Lake City,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lake City Middle School, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Cultivated strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing engagement through innovative teaching methods. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, I effectively identified and supported struggling students, ensuring their academic success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - Intensive Reading Grades 9-12
Glades Central High School
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Teacher - 7th Grade ELA
Lake City Middle School
08.2007 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher - Intensive Reading 7th Grade
Lake Shore Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Reading Insttruction
Nova Southeastern University
North Palm Beach, FL02-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL01-1986
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning strategies
- Student rapport
Certification
English 9-12
Reading K-12
Media Specialist PK-12
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum
ESOL
Timeline
Teacher - 7th Grade ELA
Lake City Middle School
08.2007 - Current
Teacher - Intensive Reading 7th Grade
Lake Shore Middle School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Teacher - Intensive Reading Grades 9-12
Glades Central High School
Master of Science - Secondary Reading Insttruction
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Florida Southern College
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