Tamara C. McCann
Griffin,GA
Summary
An experienced educator and teacher leader who promotes continuous student growth and achievement through leading, coaching, and mentorship. Dedicated to continuous professional development and providing relevant course materials for effective and fun learning experiences. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one/small group coaching focused on learning and skills development in Literacy. Specializing in 1:1 instruction/coaching, team collaboration, and relations with students, parents, and support staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2018 - Current
- Provide a broad range of support to school staff to raise the academic achievement level of all students through staff learning partnerships
- Provide continuous professional development in whole group, small group, and through one-on-one coaching
- Implement a variety of coaching methods and strategies to promote adult learning and support professional growth through the use of instructional strategies from Get Better Faster, Teach like A Champion, and The Impact Cycle, etc.
- Monitor and track school data and its effects on Literacy school-wide
- Develop and monitor weekly school-wide literacy lesson plan
- Lead and Facilitate Weekly Professional Learning Communities in English Lang. Arts and Social Studies
- Observe classroom practice and gather data
- Assess strengths/weaknesses and use observation/data to individualize coaching interactions
- Connect with other instructional coaches through personal professional study; participate in professional development to improve practice
- Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
Lead Teacher Mentor
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Train and mentor veteran teachers to serve as mentors for new teachers at KRMS and the GSCS school district
- Collaborate with new teachers on addressing school-based challenges; advocate for or encourage self-advocacy
- Engage new teachers in reflective practice, i.e Use data to reflect on student achievement
- Build/support positive culture within network of teachers
- Help implement and improve structures to facilitate networking among new teachers by serving on the GSCS new teacher orientation planning committee
English Language Art Department Chair
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Developed curricula, instructions, documentation, and written assessments for English Language Arts Department
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
- Used data to drive instructional practices and school-wide decisions related to Literacy
Professional Learning Presenter, Literacy
Griffin-Spalding County School System
10.2016 - Current
- Griffin RESA Literary Drive-In Conferences (2018- Present)
- Georgia Council for Teachers of English (GCTE) Annual Conference: Presentation Title: Proficiency Meets Depth of Knowledge: Using Formative and Summative Assessments to Guide Instruction (2019) and (2020) Presentation Title: “Best Practices for Getting Students to Track Their Progress and WIN in the Classroom
- Georgia Department of Education-Literacy and the Whole Child- Summer Literacy Conference (2019)
- Griffin RESA Special Education Symposium-: Supporting Teachers of Exceptional Students(2018) Presentation Title: “Journey to the Tourney: High Leverage Strategies for Teaching and Learning”
- West Georgia RESA ELA Camp (2016) Presentation Title: “The Five Day Literacy Plan”
Special Education and Middle Grades ELA -Teacher
Carver Road Middle School
Griffin, GA
08.2015 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Griffin High School
Griffin, GA
08.2006 - 07.2015
Education
Specialist of Education -
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLMaster of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agribusiness, Economics
Florida A&M University
High School Diploma -
Griffin High School
Griffin, GASkills
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Individual and Small Group Instruction planning
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Creating Customized Coaching Plans for Educators
- Building Rapport and Trust amongst teams
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Goal Setting
- Program Evaluation
- School Improvements Planning
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Professional Development Planning
- Critical Thinking/Decision Making
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite and Google Level 1 Certification
- School Logistics Programs Oversight
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Georgia Council of Teachers of English
Georgia Association of Educators
National Association of Women’s Business and Professional League (NANBPW)
Certification
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga.
Instructional Coaches Collaborative-Present
The University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga.
Tier 1 Leadership Certification Program- 2021
Griffin-Spalding Quality Leaders Induction Program, Griffin, Ga -2020
Griffin RESA, Griffin Georgia
Instructional Coaches Endorsement- 2019
Valdosta State University- Valdosta, Georgia
Reading Endorsement and Certification-July 2011
Additional Information
An Extensive Resume and Professional References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Lead Teacher Mentor
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2021 - Current
English Language Art Department Chair
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Instructional Coach
Kennedy Road Middle School
08.2018 - Current
Professional Learning Presenter, Literacy
Griffin-Spalding County School System
10.2016 - Current
Special Education and Middle Grades ELA -Teacher
Carver Road Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Griffin High School
08.2006 - 07.2015
Specialist of Education -
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agribusiness, Economics
Florida A&M University
High School Diploma -
Griffin High School
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga.
Instructional Coaches Collaborative-Present
The University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga.
Tier 1 Leadership Certification Program- 2021
Griffin-Spalding Quality Leaders Induction Program, Griffin, Ga -2020
Griffin RESA, Griffin Georgia
Instructional Coaches Endorsement- 2019
Valdosta State University- Valdosta, Georgia
Reading Endorsement and Certification-July 2011
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