Tami L. Sprang
Loudonville,OH
Summary
Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises and testing protocols. Well-versed in using Google Classroom to diversify classroom instruction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th grade ELA teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered standards-based ELA instruction using HMH Into Literature, emphasizing close reading, text analysis, and evidence-based writing.
- Differentiated instruction and used data-driven practices to support diverse learners and improve literacy outcomes.
- Integrated The Writing Revolution to strengthen the written expression.
- Collaborated with team members and communicated regularly with families to support student success.
4th grade ELA, science & social studies teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.2006 - Current
- Students performed 10% higher than the state's average on the Ohio ELA AIR assessment in 2020-21, after a year of remote learning due to COVID.
- Directed a team of 4th grade teachers in a new spelling program called “Words Their Way” and provided support and guidance.
- Organized and wrote the weekly script for “What’s Up Tuesday” which is a 4th grade morning announcement performed by the students.
- Introduced an online communication and behavioral system called ClassDojo and increased productivity of students and positive behaviors to 95% and decreased negative behaviors in the classroom.
- Created and implemented Social, Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons.
6th grade writing teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Collaborated with a Social Studies teacher to design meaningful and engaging writing assignments that reinforced Social Studies Standards.
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group work.
- Developed curriculum aligned to state standards and Board approved materials.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to capture and systematize “best practices” thereby creating higher and more consistent levels of learning.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcement strategies.
5th grade ELA & math teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Instrumental in documenting and identifying students with behavioral issues to be placed in a program that leads to student’s success in a school environment.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities in English Language & Arts and Math.
Teacher’s Aide
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Provided support to students on an Individual Education Program (IEP) who required extra guidance.
- Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum were met.
- Created and organized the school's first student monthly newspaper publication.
Education
Masters of Education -
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-1993
Communication/Public Relations
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH05-1986
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Budd team in the development of R-Factor What's Up Script.
- Elevated student writing achievement by an average of 2 points on a 10-point scale through the implementation of a revised instructional approach.
- Planned and oversaw special field trip to Cleo Redd Fisher Museum.
Certification
Intermediate Virtual Institute of Multi-Sensory Education Orton-Gillingham Training-Gifted Education Services
Timeline
6th grade ELA teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.2025 - Current
4th grade ELA, science & social studies teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.2006 - Current
6th grade writing teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1999 - 01.2005
5th grade ELA & math teacher
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1998 - 01.1999
Teacher’s Aide
Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
Communication/Public Relations
Heidelberg University
Masters of Education -
Ashland University
COMMITTEES
- School Safety: Collaborated with administration and community members to upgrade the district's safety policies.
- Making Middle Grades Work: Instrumental to aid school in determining the expectations of students’ education based on challenging curriculum, quality instruction, career exploration, nurturing environments and individual support to students.
- Positive Behavioral and Intervention Supports: Spearheaded PBIS which Improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students through positive modes.
- Building Leadership Team: Developed highly effective instructions, gathered data and assessed the effectiveness of instruction and intervention within the school.
- Resident Educator Program: Trained to support and mentor new educators which includes assessing educator’s learning and providing leadership roles.
- Ohio’s Striving Reader Comprehensive Literacy: Participated in the grant that builds and improves comprehension and literacy in student development through the Science of Reading.