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Tamela Davis

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Valdosta City Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to engage students through differentiated instruction and effective behavior management. Recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing student success through tailored lesson planning and proactive communication with parents.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Valdosta City Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.

Paraprofessional

Valdosta City Schools
08.2005 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Valdosta City Schools
08.2001 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Master of Arts - M.A.T. in Elementary Education

Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
11-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management W/ Conc.Elementary Educ

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
12-2009

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Behavior management
  • Positive role model and mentor

Timeline

Teacher

Valdosta City Schools
08.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Valdosta City Schools
08.2005 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Valdosta City Schools
08.2001 - Current

Master of Arts - M.A.T. in Elementary Education

Piedmont University

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management W/ Conc.Elementary Educ

Ashford University

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