Tamara McClain
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Results-driven District Recruiter recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and workforce planning. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless recruitment processes and successful candidate placements. Flexible and focused team player with expertise in customer relationship management, hr proficiencies, strategic planning and time management. Considered highly knowledgeable in information technology, systems and program management. Driven and decisive professional offering several years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements hr strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Recruiter
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted prospective students with application processes and enrollment procedures.
- Participated in recruitment fairs to represent college and attract new applicants.
- Corresponded with prospective students via email and developed professional relationships by using active communication and interpersonal skills.
- Take part in various admissions events to meet with and engage prospective students.
- Responded to inquiries from potential applicants via email or phone in a timely manner.
- Prepared presentations about the college's offerings for high school counselors, teachers, and administrators.
- Promoted college enrollment throughout local schools and community within context of student success initiatives.
World History Teacher
Percy Julian High School
Alabama
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Delivered engaging lessons for ninth-grade World History, covering mercantilism, European exploration, urbanization, and Industrial Revolution.
- Developed a culturally responsive curriculum integrating New Orleans history and culture into broader topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine standards-aligned curriculum materials for enhanced educational outcomes.
- Utilized formative assessments and Newsela platform tools to track student progress and improve learning.
History and ELA Teacher
Lead Academy
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented dynamic curriculum for 4th-grade History and English Language Arts.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities and project-based assignments to deepen understanding.
- Assessed progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction for diverse learners.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice -
Troy University
Troy, AL07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2019
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, AL05.2015
Ed.D -
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASkills
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Newsela platform proficiency
- Student engagement strategies
- Professional development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Project-based learning
- Student records management
- Policy enforcement
- Student advising
- Historical research
- Needs assessment
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Multimedia presentations
- Course development
- Relationship building
- Recruitment strategies and marketing
- Active listening skills
- Social media recruiting
Affiliations
- Nearpod
- Defined Learning
- Newsela
- Schoology
- Commomlit
- Canva
- Google Classroom
- Zoom
- Kahoot
- Edpuzzle
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)
- Doctoral Student at XULA
- Successfully implemented Newsela in the classroom, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension
- Successfully buildiing relationships with schools and students on behalf of ASU for as a recruiter
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
Timeline
District Recruiter
Alabama State University
07.2025 - Current
World History Teacher
Percy Julian High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
History and ELA Teacher
Lead Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Criminal Justice -
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alabama State University
Advanced Diploma -
Greenville High School
Ed.D -
Xavier University of Louisiana