Tammy Hale
Como,MS
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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Tate County Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Long Term Sub Teacher
Tate County Schools
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher Assistant
Desoto County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 23 children.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Teacher's Assistant
Tate County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Science of Reading
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2011
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Community College
Desoto County, Mississippi05-2009
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Data-driven instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Parent and student communication
- Data analysis
- Student needs assessment
- Learning style assessment
- Relationship building
- Instructional methods
Additional Information
District Teacher of the Year 2023/2024
Teacher of the Year 2023/2024
Leadership Committee 2020-Present
Safety Committee 2017-Present
Third Annual Teacher Recruitment and Retention Conference 2024
Aim Pathways 2023/2024
Mississippi Literacy Association Winter Literacy Conference 2022
Elementary Task Force 2021/2023 (Computer Science Curriculum)
Leading for Transformation 2019
Textbook Caravan K/5 2019
Coldwater High School Cheer Coach 2017-2022
Coldwater High School Softball Coach 2020-2022
Timeline
Teacher
Tate County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Long Term Sub Teacher
Tate County Schools
09.2011 - 05.2012
Teacher Assistant
Desoto County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2008
Teacher's Assistant
Tate County Schools
08.2000 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Science of Reading
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest Community College
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