TAMMIE COLTER
Houston,Texas
Summary
Professional, resourceful, and goal-driven to utilize my range of skills and experience + Self-starter who shows initiative and can conduct business in a professional manner + Highly proficient at building sound business relationships, determining customer needs
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Innovative Para Professional
Lamar Consolidated Ind. School, District
Rosenberg, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to align lesson planning with curriculum standards.
- Implemented lesson plans incorporating instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Supervised classrooms during staff absences to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Managed student behavior with supervision.
- Assisted with accurate record-keeping, testing routines, and attendance reports to support student progress tracking.
Substitute Teacher
Lamar Consolidated Ind. School, District
Rosenberg, TX
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Executed lesson plans integrating instructional strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Maintained classroom discipline to foster a conducive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress to tailor instructional approaches.
- Communicated with Stakeholders.
- Adhered to school policies and procedures.
Kindergarten Teacher
Houston Ind. School District
Houston, TX
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned program tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities of students, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guided learning process toward curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons and projects to effectively communicate expectations to students.
- Encourages students to set and maintained standards of classroom behavior.
- Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for individual's differences.
- Maintained open communications with parents.
- Fostered collaboration with colleagues, sharing resources and strategies to improve teaching practices and student support.
- Participated in district staff development.
- Implemented grades in the PowerPoint system.
- Executed various job-related tasks to support team objectives.
Teacher Assistant
Houston Ind. School District
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided targeted support to students struggling with coursework, enhancing their understanding and engagement.
- Collaborated with elementary teacher (K-5th) to support student learning in reading, math, and writing.
- Monitored classroom activities while providing guidance to students during assignments.
- Maintained a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Executed instructions from the teacher.
- Assisted with student arrival and monitored lunch activities in the cafeteria.
Teacher Assistant
Houston Ind. School District
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with SPED teachers to support students with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities, enhancing their educational experience.
- Provided targeted assistance to students struggling with assignments, promoting their understanding and confidence.
- Executed the regular teacher's instructions, graded daily papers, and summarized work covered.
- Maintained a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Circulated around the classroom while students are completing assignments.
- Supervised student dismissal and monitored cafeteria activities to ensure safety and order.
- Organized student files and communicated with parents about progress and updates, fostering strong home-school connections.
Elementary Teacher
Premier Learning Academy
La Marque, TX
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Fostered academic and social growth in students through tailored instructional strategies.
- Utilized students' prior knowledge to shape and align learning objectives with individual needs.
- Maintained regular communication with parents to provide updates on student progress and address concerns.
- Developed lesson plans.
- Provided a challenging and learning environment.
- Taught first and second grade students.
Substitute Teacher
Houston Ind. School District
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Executed all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher, adhering to school policies and maintaining instructional integrity.
- Substituted for regular teacher, ensuring continuity of education and classroom management.
- Maintained a positive learning atmosphere for all students.
- Evaluated and scored student papers each day.
- Supported cafeteria operations by fulfilling assigned roles, contributing to efficient meal service.
Education
Alternative Certification Program -
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas09-2026
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Instructional strategies
- Curriculum alignment
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Assisted with the Magnet coordinator with the afterschool program. Organized activities, helped with assignments, attendance records, attended staff meetings and reported to management.
- Worked as a tutor with third graders on Saturdays for (STARR TESTING).
Timeline
Innovative Para Professional
Lamar Consolidated Ind. School, District
07.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lamar Consolidated Ind. School, District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Houston Ind. School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
Houston Ind. School District
08.2022 - 11.2023
Teacher Assistant
Houston Ind. School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
Elementary Teacher
Premier Learning Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher
Houston Ind. School District
01.2011 - 01.2014
Alternative Certification Program -
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Our Lady of the Lake University