Tamika Queeley
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with 14 years of experience in an urban setting, committed to bringing elementary students into the twenty-first century through an innovative blend of educational experiences. Experienced in creating engaged classroom environments and supporting diverse learning styles, with a proven track record of nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children. A versatile, student-oriented approach ensures optimum performance and advancement while fostering a dynamic and enthusiastic learning environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
First/Third Grade Teacher
Jamestown Elementary-Hazelwood School District
08.2020
- Planned and implemented creative lessons that focused on core subject areas
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior needed to achieve maximum learning
- Evaluated student performance and progress through formative and summative assessments
- Integrated cooperative learning activities to enhance students' academic and social skills and to promote self-esteem.
First Grade Teacher
Lucas Crossing Elementary Complex- Normandy Collaborative Schools
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Planned and implemented creative lessons that focused on core subject areas
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior needed to achieve maximum learning
- Evaluated student performance and progress through formative and summative assessments
- Integrated cooperative learning activities to enhance students' academic and social skills and to promote self-esteem
- Coordinating with the parents and updating them about their child’s development and performance.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Kindergarten/First Grade
Froebel Literacy Academy-St. Louis Public School District
11.2009 - 06.2016
- Coordinating with the parents and updating them about their child’s development and performance
- Planned and implemented lessons for creative play and hands-on activities
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, counting, letter recognition, and social skills
- Evaluated student performance and progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Addressed individual student needs through differentiation of instruction, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in a strong home-school connection for each child.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary units of study, promoting cross-curricular connections for students.
- Regularly assessed student progress using various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies as needed based on data analysis.
- Implemented research-based teaching methodologies, leading to increased student engagement and academic achievement.
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Team Building
- Building Professional Rapports
- Effective Communicator
- Differentiated Instruction
- Visual Aids Creation
- Mathematics Instruction
Education Honors Certifications
- Hazelwood Aspiring Leadership Program System, 11/2022, 05/2023
- Certification Special Reading K12, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, 2018
- Master of Arts School Administration, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, 2013
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood (Birth-Third Grade), Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, MO, 2009
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