TAMARA GILBERT
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
To obtain a teaching position where I can utilize my knowledge of advanced teaching methods such as team learning and e-learning. Develop and promote creativity and high-order thinking skills that increase the performance of the students.
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher ELA Gifted and (Administrative Coordinato)
Mckinley High School
, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Increased leap scores
- Top Teacher in Achieve3000 (Increased Reading Literacy Scores)
- Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area they will teach
- Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards, and the additional specific grade by grade learning standards set forth in the charter
- Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing students' knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis
- Provide direct and indirect instruction
- Long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
- Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
- Evaluate students' progress
- Prepare at least quarterly individual student achievement reports for parents
- Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment
- Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Lead Administrator ( Adult Ed)
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2022 - Current
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Facilitated communication between departments to support project completion and goal achievement.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Organized travel arrangements for employees attending conferences or seminars.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Implemented new software and technology solutions to enhance office productivity.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, from posting job ads to organizing interviews and onboarding new hires.
- Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Implemented filing systems to improve document organization and retrieval.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Teacher (English III)
Capitol High School
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Maintain and enrich their expertise in the subject area they will teach
- Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards, and the additional specific grade by grade learning standards set forth in the charter
- Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing students' knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis
- Provide direct and indirect instruction
- Test Coordinator5+plus years
- Leap Testing coordinator
- ACT Administrator and Coordinator
- Long- and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
- Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
- Evaluate students' progress
- Prepare at least quarterly individual student achievement reports for parents
- Data Analysis (STANDARDIZED TEST)
- Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment
- Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management
- Incorporate feedback and coaching for staff
- Serve as an advisor to students, including organizing advisory groups, overseeing academic and behavioral progress
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Education
Certified -
08.2022
Master of Art Teaching - ELA
Southern University
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
02.2009
Skills
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Completed BTSA (beginning teacher support and assessment) program
- Differentiated instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
- Performance assessments
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Lesson planning
- Effective listening
- Creative lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Student evaluations
- Growth mindset
- Excellent classroom management
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Innovative lesson planning
- [State] teaching credential
- Curriculum implementation
- Test proctoring
- Student assessment
- Data analysis
- Instructional methods
- Conflict resolution
- Blackboard software
- Group learning mechanics
- Testing and grading
- Learning style assessment
- Literacy development
- Student engagement
- Family involvement
- Creative lesson plan development
- Classwork assignment
- Flexible and adaptive
- Technology integration
- Assessment strategies
- Formative assessments and Standard-based grading
- Community involvement
- Clear public speaking skills
- Classroom management
- IEP planning
- Special needs students
- Behavior management
- Youth mentorship
- Student motivation
- Parent and teacher conferences
- SMART board aptitude
- Motivating students
- Program development
- Student needs assessment
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Reading, Track and Field, Computer programming
Timeline
Teacher ELA Gifted and (Administrative Coordinato)
Mckinley High School
10.2023 - Current
Lead Administrator ( Adult Ed)
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
10.2022 - Current
Teacher (English III)
Capitol High School
09.2018 - 10.2023
Certified -
Master of Art Teaching - ELA
Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix