Tamara Kinyon
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th-grade teacher
Schnepf Elementary school
07.2023 - Current
- AVID site team member
- Analyzes data utilizing Beyond Textbook weekly assessments, SchoolCity, Fastbridge, and district benchmarks
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
5th-grade teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated effective leadership as the 5th-grade team lead
- Created an effective and conducive learning environment for all students
- Participated and collaborated in PLC and PLT meetings
- Analyzed data utilizing Illuminate, Fastbridge, and district benchmarks
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
CTE Ed professions and early childhood teacher
Mesa Public schools
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Planned and executed appropriate lessons for high school students
- Analyzed several types of data to ensure student growth
- Worked closely with the teacher/director for the KinderU program at Dobson High School to ensure the high school students were teaching developmentally appropriate lessons to the preschool students
- Planned lessons and activities weekly with the teacher/director of KinderU
- Collaborated in PLC with colleagues to ensure quality teaching
- Supported and encouraged community service involvement with the Educators Rising Club members
- Sponsored a successful CTSO national organization, Educators Rising
- Led high school students to the national competition for Educators Rising
- Mentored and trained future educators
- Worked closely with local elementary schools to ensure all students and teachers had a meaningful experience
- Participated in professional development opportunities.
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Ball Charter Schools/Dobson Academy
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Analyzed data to ensure adequate student growth
- Developed and executed data-driven lesson plans and assessments
- Effectively tracked student growth using multiple assessments
- Collaborated in PLCs with team members
- Participated in professional development opportunities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
1ST – 4TH GRADE TEACHER
MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2004 - 05.2014
- Taught multiple grade levels including combination classes (1st and 2nd grade combo class)
- Completed over 250 hours of professional development
- Trained and prepared educators for administrating the AIMS state-wide test
- Received extensive additional training in ESL, ELD, and SEI strategies
- Mentored and trained interns and student teachers
- Supported the first-grade team as a team lead.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
SELF-DEVELOPMENT CHARTER SCHOOL
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Taught two half-day kindergarten classes
- Established effective classroom management
- Executed data-driven lesson plans
- Monitored and supervised classroom assistance
- Communicated effectively with parents and colleagues.
Education
Doctor In Teaching And Learning Emphasis in Adult - Adult Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2025
Master's in Language And Communications - Communication in Adult Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Arizona State University
12.1998
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Proficient in Word, Kahoot, Quizlet, Google Classroom, Excel, Google Suite, PowerPoint, Webex, Canva, Canvas, Halo, Smart Board, Clever, Illuminate, ScoolCity, and ZOOM
Certification
- ESL Endorsement
- ELD certified
- CTE certified
- AVID certified
- DIBLES trained
- Certified through ASU as a mentor teacher
Activities
- Spending time with family and playing with grandchildren
- Making homemade treats for dogs and walking them
- Reading
- Making wreaths
- Refurbishing furniture
- Advocating for the education of women
- Creating a single mothers ministry at local church
Reading, crafting, DIY, and writing
In my free time I enjoy reading a good and crafting. I enjoy making wreaths, making homemade dog treats, and refurbishing furniture. I aspire to one day write a book, either a children's book or a memoir.
Timeline
5th-grade teacher
Schnepf Elementary school
07.2023 - Current
5th-grade teacher
American Leadership Academy
07.2020 - 05.2023
CTE Ed professions and early childhood teacher
Mesa Public schools
07.2018 - 07.2020
3rd and 4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Ball Charter Schools/Dobson Academy
10.2016 - 05.2018
1ST – 4TH GRADE TEACHER
MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2004 - 05.2014
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
SELF-DEVELOPMENT CHARTER SCHOOL
05.2003 - 07.2004
Doctor In Teaching And Learning Emphasis in Adult - Adult Education
Grand Canyon University
Master's in Language And Communications - Communication in Adult Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts in Education -
Arizona State University
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