Tamara McClain
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Outgoing, passionate and dedicated history teacher promoting passion and comprehension of historical events and periods with 3 years of teaching experience at the high school level. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Criminal Justice at Troy University, with anticipated graduation in Fall 2025. Committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment while continuously enhancing professional skills through certification programs and teacher residency. Concretizes historical eras by pointing to modern examples and transhistorical themes. Utilizes multimedia learning tools to satisfy students' desire to learn. Holds students to high academic standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World History Teacher
Percy Julian High School
Alabama
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons for 9th-grade World History, with a focus on key topics such as mercantilism, European exploration, urbanization, and the Industrial Revolution
- Create a culturally responsive curriculum, incorporating New Orleans history and culture into broader lessons
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine standards-aligned curriculum materials
- Utilize formative assessments and Newsela platform tools to enhance student learning and track progress
History and ELA Teacher
Lead Academy
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented a dynamic curriculum for 4th-grade History and English Language Arts, fostering critical thinking and comprehension skills among students
- Engaged students in hands-on learning activities, project-based assignments, and discussions to enhance understanding of historical events and literature
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Education
Master of Criminal Justice -
Troy University
Troy, AL10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2019
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, AL05.2015
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Formative & Summative Assessment
- Newsela Platform Proficiency
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Continuous professional development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Project-based learning
- Student Records Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Student Advising
- Historical Research
- Student Engagement
- Student needs assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Multimedia Presentations
- Course Development
Certification
- TEFL Hero: Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 03/01/24
- Teacher Residency Program Cohort 1, 2024-2025
- Newsela Certified Education
- Newsela Formative Certified
Accomplishments
- Enrolled in Teacher Residency Program Cohort 1 (2024-2025)
- Graduate Student at Troy University, pursuing a Master of Education
- Successfully implemented Newsela in the classroom, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension
References
- Crystal Johnson, Co-worker, (334)-220-9723, crystal.johnson@mps.k12.al.us
- Bria Parker, Friend, (334)-318-4196, parkerbria@gmail.com
- Jacqueline Ross, Former Department Chair, (334)-669-5526, jacqueline.ross@mps.k12.al.us
Affiliations
- Nearpod
- Defined Learning
- Newsela
- Schoology
- Commomlit
- Canva
- Google Classroom
- Zoom
- Kahoot
- Edpuzzle
Timeline
World History Teacher
Percy Julian High School
08.2022 - Current
History and ELA Teacher
Lead Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
- TEFL Hero: Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 03/01/24
- Teacher Residency Program Cohort 1, 2024-2025
- Newsela Certified Education
- Newsela Formative Certified
Master of Criminal Justice -
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School
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