Tamera Jordan
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced in delivering world-class training to staff at all levels by designing, planning and implementing quality courses. Knowledgeable about gathering requirements, preparing materials and assessing course success. Gifted in oral and written communication and key decision making.
Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design.
Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager with advanced understanding of training needs for each department. Expertise in Microsoft. Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on team building. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute
Belair- Edison School
09.2023 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Remote Tutor
Amplify
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- 'Managed over 30 students per day.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Mentor
Belair- Edison School
08.2022 - Current
- Constructed and im implemented training lessons from beginning to end
- Managed over15 staff members per day.
- Authored course materials such as video scripts, participant guides and job aids. Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Met organizational objectives, strengthened teams and increased individual employee productivity by designing customized training courses.
- Trained mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm in virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions..
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
Paraprofessional
Belair- Edison School
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained a engaging and respectful, educational, intrusive learning environment by promoting structure and cooperation
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Managed student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
Teacher Assistant
MedStar Good Samaritan Child Development Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
Teacher Assistant
Magic Moments Early Learning Center
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Garden Village Summer Camp
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Barista
Dunkin Dounts
06.2016 - 03.2017
- 'Managed over 100 customer request per day.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
- Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
Education
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Walden University
Baltimore, MD06.2025
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD06.2021
High School -
Western High School
Baltimore, MD06.2016
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Lead Generation
- Staff Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Public Speaking
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Emergent Curriculum
- Special Education
- Workforce Improvements
- Focus Group Management
- Training Manuals and Materials
- Record Videos
- Curriculum Design
- Team-Building Activities
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Child Development
- Online Learning Platforms
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Product Development
Certification
- Certified Paraprofessional, Maryland State Department of Education -[ June 2016 - Present]
- Certified Medical Technician, Board of Nursing - [ June 2020 - Present]
- Certified BLS Provider, American Heart Association - [August 2022 - August 2024]
- Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - [September 2022 - September 2024]
- Certified BLS Instructor , American Red Cross - [September 2023 - September 2025]
- Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - [September 2022 - September 2024]
Additional Information
- 443 9318870 , Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
Belair- Edison School
09.2023 - Current
Remote Tutor
Amplify
10.2022 - Current
Mentor
Belair- Edison School
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Belair- Edison School
03.2021 - Current
Teacher Assistant
MedStar Good Samaritan Child Development Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Teacher Assistant
Magic Moments Early Learning Center
03.2018 - 10.2019
Teacher
Garden Village Summer Camp
07.2017 - 08.2017
Barista
Dunkin Dounts
06.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Walden University
Associates of Arts - General Studies
Community College of Baltimore County
High School -
Western High School
- Certified Paraprofessional, Maryland State Department of Education -[ June 2016 - Present]
- Certified Medical Technician, Board of Nursing - [ June 2020 - Present]
- Certified BLS Provider, American Heart Association - [August 2022 - August 2024]
- Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - [September 2022 - September 2024]
- Certified BLS Instructor , American Red Cross - [September 2023 - September 2025]
- Certified BLS Instructor, American Heart Association - [September 2022 - September 2024]
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