Tammy Higinbotham
Plano,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator offering a strong educational background and 21 years of experience, committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and supportive for all students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Watkins Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
- Established clear objectives for all lessons.
- Set and communicated classroom expectations based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and school administrators.
- Collaborated in PLC meetings to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
1st and 5th Grade Teacher
Rogers Elementary School
08.2002 - 07.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TexasSkills
- PLC Team Collaboration
- Guided Reading/Math Groups
- Cultural Awareness
- Kagan strategies
- Lucy Calkins reading and writing curriculums
- Serravallo Reading Strategies
- Trained in LLI
- Trained in First Steps
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Watkins Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
1st and 5th Grade Teacher
Rogers Elementary School
08.2002 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of North Texas
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