TAMEA J. BARNES
Clay,AL
Summary
Skilled Elementary School Teacher proficient in successful reading interventions. Familiar with diverse techniques and strategies to improve student abilities at all levels. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 30 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans. Compassionate Reading Teacher offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought. Dedicated education expert driven to build lifelong learning skills in struggling students. Talent for proactively reaching students to prevent issues related to falling far behind. Goal-driven Reading Interventionist and Tutor with talent for achieving dramatic results in reading and comprehension for struggling students.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Jefferson County Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Kindergarten Teacher
Trussville City Schools
08.1997 - 08.2018
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
5th Grade Elementary and Kindergarten Teacher
Glynn County Schools
03.1990 - 08.1996
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Kindergarten Teacher
Anniston City School System
08.1988 - 08.1990
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Helped struggling students by motivating and encouraging kids to reach full potential.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Piedmont City School System
08.1989 - 03.1990
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL08.1991
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.1988
High School Diploma -
Berry High School
Berry, AL06.1975
Skills
- Active Listening
- Progress Evaluation
- Small Group Instruction
- Collaborative Environments
- Reading and Teaching
- Progress Monitoring
- Needs Assessment
- Literacy Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Testing Proficiency
Accomplishments
Highly Qualified Kindergarten Teacher
Scholastic All-American Collegiate Award, 1988
AMSTI Training
BBSST Training
Completed Trussville Technology Institute Training
Lee vs. Macon Training
Trained and Experienced in Open court Reading
Northeast Alabama Association for Young Children, President 1987-88
National Association for Young Children
Outstanding Young Women, 1987-1988
Additional Information
Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham, AL Officer, Dance Department Dance Partners Special Performances
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Jefferson County Schools
10.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
Trussville City Schools
08.1997 - 08.2018
5th Grade Elementary and Kindergarten Teacher
Glynn County Schools
03.1990 - 08.1996
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Piedmont City School System
08.1989 - 03.1990
Kindergarten Teacher
Anniston City School System
08.1988 - 08.1990
Master of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Jacksonville State University
High School Diploma -
Berry High School
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