Tamara Myers
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Shining Bright Preschool
Jacksonville, FL
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, maximizing student understanding of interconnected concepts.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in education and continuously improving teaching methods.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies aimed at improving reading comprehension skills among struggling readers.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions as needed.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Computer Operator
Fidelity National Financial, Inc, Lender Strategy
Jacksonville, FL
06.2003 - 08.2015
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry tasks, resulting in improved overall data quality.
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
- Enhanced data security by performing regular backups and implementing disaster recovery plans.
- Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
- Complied with data transmission laws and regulatory guidelines when sending and storing sensitive data.
- Followed work orders precisely to identify equipment needed, materials required and sequences to correctly completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution.
Medical Logistics Specialist
Air Force
San Antonio, TX
02.1998 - 04.2001
- Facilitated smooth communication between various departments within the organization via regular meetings and progress reports related to logistical operations.
- Streamlined the procurement process for medical supplies, resulting in reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures for incoming shipments, minimizing instances of damaged or expired products in inventory.
- Established strong relationships with key suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices while maintaining reliable delivery schedules.
- Optimized storage space utilization through strategic reorganization of medical materials and equipment.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness planning, ensuring adequate stockpiles of critical medical supplies were available at all times.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring timely delivery of essential medical equipment to healthcare providers.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant laws, policies, and best practices within the field of healthcare logistics.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing and terms on bulk orders of medical supplies, ensuring cost-effectiveness in operations.
- Conducted regular audits of medical stock levels, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for logistical operations, identifying potential areas of vulnerability and developing mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Education
Directors Credential - Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12.2023
Child Development Associate - Education
Childcare Education Institute
Duluth, GA06.2020
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Advanced Career Training
Jacksonville, FL03.2003
High School Diploma -
Hephzibah High School
Hephzibah, GA06.1995
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Assessment Strategies
- Mathematics Instruction
- Social Studies Instruction
- Science Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Behavior Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Child Development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student assessment
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Technology Integration
- Group Instruction
- Student needs assessment
- Student evaluations
- Testing and grading
- Student Records Management
- Performance Assessments
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Literacy development
- Learning Assessments
- Standardized Testing
- Positive Reinforcement
- Safety Protocols
- Parent Communication
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Classroom Technology
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Shining Bright Preschool
04.2018 - Current
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2018 - 03.2019
Computer Operator
Fidelity National Financial, Inc, Lender Strategy
06.2003 - 08.2015
Medical Logistics Specialist
Air Force
02.1998 - 04.2001
Directors Credential - Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Child Development Associate - Education
Childcare Education Institute
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Advanced Career Training
High School Diploma -
Hephzibah High School