Tamara Woodson
Lawton,OK
Summary
Qualified administrator with 20 years in education and dedication to school performance, teacher training and student success. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students. Decisive in making operational, hiring and learning decisions. Clear and consistent in enforcing school rules and discipline.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Epic Comet Academy Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
OKC, OK
06.2022 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
Epic Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
OKC, OK
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
Middle School Teacher
Elgin Public Schools
Elgin, OK
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, group activities, and hands-on learning.
- Monitored student progress by assessing performance through tests and quizzes.
- Maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
Elementary School Teacher
Putnam City School District
Bethany, OK
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Served on Principal's Committee
- Helped with hiring new teachers
- Served on the Reading Committee
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Helped create learning centers for teachers
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Elementary School Teacher
Bishop Public Schools
Lawton, OK
08.2003 - 07.2008
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwestern Adventist University
Weatherford, OK05-2003
Skills
- Led many teachers in instructional strategies
- Led Professional Development Training
- Piloted the Schoolhouse Model
- Collaborated with teachers
- Help with data analysis
- Trained and Implemented Structured Language Basics Reading
- Small Group Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent And Student Communication
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Awarded honors graduate with a 4.0 GPA in Masters Program
- Awarded Teacher of the Year for Epic Charter Schools in 2022
- Been awarded "A" teacher all 9 years working with Epic Charter Schools
- Awarded Cum Laude 2003 as an undergraduate
Certification
- Early Childhood Certified
- Letrs: Science of Reading Certified
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education Certified
- Two years of Leadership Training under Dr. Kincaid
- Structured Language Basics Trained through the Payne Instituted
- Literacy First Trained
- Masters of Education in Educational Leadership
Timeline
Epic Comet Academy Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
06.2022 - Current
Epic Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2015 - 06.2022
Middle School Teacher
Elgin Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2015
Elementary School Teacher
Putnam City School District
08.2008 - 07.2012
Elementary School Teacher
Bishop Public Schools
08.2003 - 07.2008
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwestern Adventist University
- Early Childhood Certified
- Letrs: Science of Reading Certified
- Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education Certified
- Two years of Leadership Training under Dr. Kincaid
- Structured Language Basics Trained through the Payne Instituted
- Literacy First Trained
- Masters of Education in Educational Leadership
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