Tamara Newton
Addison,Texas
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Uplift Grand Preparatory
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite ISD
Balch Springs, TX
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Coppell, TX
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Front Desk Associate
Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
Alamosa, CO
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Answered phone and emails to make reservations and take guest information.
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
- Trained newly hired employees on front desk procedures and business operations.
- Verified and collected client payments.
- Welcomed large volume of guests and improved overall customer service.
Customer Service Representative
Delta Air Lines, Inc
Denver, CO
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
Engineer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Carson, CO
05.2011 - 09.2016
- Handled daily upkeep, general maintenance and seasonal painting to keep facilities clean and in good working order.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Teaching And Learning
Colorado State University
Aurora, CO11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL05.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08.2014
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Behavior Modifications
- Data Management
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Certification
- Certified English Language Arts and Reading with STR Grades (4-8), TEA-2026
- Certified Special Education Grades (EC-12), TEA -2026
Timeline
English Teacher
Uplift Grand Preparatory
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite ISD
08.2020 - 05.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
07.2019 - 08.2020
Front Desk Associate
Fairfield Inn And Suites Marriott
10.2018 - 07.2019
Customer Service Representative
Delta Air Lines, Inc
09.2016 - 10.2018
Engineer
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2011 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Master of Teaching And Learning
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
- Certified English Language Arts and Reading with STR Grades (4-8), TEA-2026
- Certified Special Education Grades (EC-12), TEA -2026
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