Tamara Newman
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Summerville Preparatory Charter Academy, excelling in individualized instruction and classroom management. Adept at fostering critical thinking and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and positive reinforcement techniques, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Intreim Teacher
Summerville Preparatory Charter Academy
Summerville, South Carolina
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Teacher's Assistant
Morning Side Middle School
North Charleston, South Carolina
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, behavior incidents, and other relevant information as requested by the teacher or administrator.
- Observed students during lessons to ensure they were receiving instruction at their appropriate level.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety for all children involved.
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems.
- Provided continuous support by accompanying students to classes and in-school activities.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
North Charleston, South Carolina
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
Cashier, On-Line Grocery, Stock
Walmart
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Medical Office Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff members regarding patient care plans.
- Assisted with scheduling follow-up appointments for patients after discharge from hospitalization.
- Ensured that all required paperwork was completed accurately prior to submitting it for processing.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient visit.
- Maintained medical supply inventory levels and ordered additional supplies when needed.
- Followed HIPPA guidelines to ensure confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Greeted patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
- Performed basic clerical duties such as filing documents, entering data into the computer system, photocopying forms and documents.
Pharmacy Technician
Bi-Lo Pharmacy
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Flagged potential side effects, and allergies to prescribed medications for patients.
- Participated in continuing education and training to stay current with pharmacy practices and technology.
Police Dispatcher
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Responded promptly to inquiries from citizens, law enforcement, and other agencies.
- Processed requests for assistance from law enforcement personnel while following proper protocol.
- Coordinated communication between multiple agencies when responding to complex incidents.
- Monitored police radio frequencies for any updates or changes in dispatch instructions.
- Created incident reports and maintained records of all incoming calls and dispatches.
- Operated telephone switchboard systems for routing incoming calls appropriately.
- Updated contact lists for local law enforcement departments on a regular basis.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding workloads and scheduling needs.
- Dispatched police, fire and EMS units to respond to emergent situations with established procedures.
- Researched vehicular registration, driving records and warrant information to support officers with traffic stops.
- Maintained contact with units on assignment to deliver further assistance and support when needed.
- Researched vehicle, wanted and missing persons information.
Student
Strayer University
North Charleston, South Carolina
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
- Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
- Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
- Completed assigned readings and homework, enhancing understanding of subject matter.
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Achieved academic honors and awards, recognizing exceptional performance.
Radiology Receptionist
East Cooper Hospital
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Greeted patients upon arrival and provided them with necessary paperwork.
- Collaborated with other departments such as billing and coding on a regular basis.
- Managed daily operations of the office, including ordering supplies when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and documentation in the computer system.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently according to departmental standards.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Collected payments from patients for radiology services rendered.
- Prepared documents for imaging procedures prior to patient's visit.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing calls appropriately.
- Maintained an organized work area at all times.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
North Charleston, SC10-2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC06-1998
Certificate - Pharmacy
Medical University Pharmacy Technician
Charleston, SC05-1998
Certificate - Middle School Teaching
Teacher Of Tomorrow
South CarolinaSkills
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Special education support
- Positive reinforcement
- Student assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Safety monitoring
- Critical thinking encouragement
- Special needs education
- Student tutoring
- Grading homework and tests
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom supply management
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Relationship building
- Student supervision
- Test proctoring
- Individualized educational plans
- Friendly and outgoing
- Individual student assistance
- Small group and individual assistance
- Elementary education
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Creating visual displays
- Motivation techniques
- Student records management
- Behavior redirection
- Standardized testing
- Material preparation
Timeline
1st Grade Intreim Teacher
Summerville Preparatory Charter Academy
09.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Morning Side Middle School
01.2022 - 09.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
06.2021 - 12.2022
Cashier, On-Line Grocery, Stock
Walmart
06.2018 - 08.2021
Medical Office Assistant
Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Bi-Lo Pharmacy
01.2015 - 12.2017
Police Dispatcher
Charleston Police Department
06.2012 - 08.2013
Student
Strayer University
06.2008 - 10.2010
Radiology Receptionist
East Cooper Hospital
06.2006 - 08.2009
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Charleston Southern University
Certificate - Pharmacy
Medical University Pharmacy Technician
Certificate - Middle School Teaching
Teacher Of Tomorrow
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