Tammy Brooks
West Chester,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Instructor
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed differentiated curriculum delivery of lessons for approximately 130 students per year teaching multiple grades and all students in the grade 11 cohort
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Teacher
Coatesville Area SD
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Hosted and led 10 formal and informal teacher-parent conferences and open houses specific to grade or subject taught over 3 years
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing Services
01.2004 - 12.2015
- 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.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and record keeping.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Teacher
School District of Lancaster
09.2000 - 01.2004
- Designed a successful Transition Academy over a 4 year period for 20 select students who failed previous grade -80% of students enrolled earned promotion with basic skill proficiency
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for 5 sections of 30 students 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.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Instructor
Chester County IU
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Instructed 15-20 adult students in night school
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Maintained attendance rate of 80-90% with the most challenged students.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance..
Teacher
Harrisburg City Schools
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Teacher
Great Valley School District
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Participated in 1-2 weekly department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction -
Penn State University
Great Valley, PA08.2012
Dual BSE Elementary/Secondary (English) -
Millersville University
Millersville, PA12.1990
Skills
- Perform duties with professionalism and integrity
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and competency
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Student rapport
Affiliations
- PSEA, NEA, NCTE
Certification
- Certified AP Literature & Composition Instructor - College Board 2017-present
PAWLP Fellow WCU 2019
Worked closely with West Chester University professors of writing to obtain fellowship in the Pennsylvania Writing and Literacy Project wherein research-based best pedagogical practices for the teaching of writing were examined, developed and practiced as teachers. Completion remains pending but participation was invaluable to gain the ability to be a partner with educational institutions wishing to implement the practices and curricular benefits of the PAWLP program.
Timeline
Teacher/Instructor
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
01.2021 - 01.2024
Teacher
Coatesville Area SD
01.2016 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Staffing Services
01.2004 - 12.2015
Teacher
School District of Lancaster
09.2000 - 01.2004
Instructor
Chester County IU
01.1997 - 01.1998
Teacher
Harrisburg City Schools
09.1994 - 06.1996
Teacher
Great Valley School District
01.1991 - 01.1992
M. Ed. Curriculum & Instruction -
Penn State University
Dual BSE Elementary/Secondary (English) -
Millersville University
- Certified AP Literature & Composition Instructor - College Board 2017-present
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