Tammy Holmes
Summary
Skilled Mathematics Instructor with 25 years of experience teaching math in high school, university, and community college settings. Strong history of breaking down complex concepts to help students understand and replicate problem-solving steps. Creative use of materials increased student engagement and success in class.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Instructor
Amarillo College
08.2010 - Current
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for Stem College Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus I, II, III, Math for Business I, II, and Contemporary Math.
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Instructed students using MyMathLab and Knewton Alpha online learning platform in addition to educating students in traditional, face-to-face settings.
- Designed materials and assignments to bolster students' understanding of tricky mathematical concepts such as point of diminishing returns.
- Pursued professional development opportunities such as The Science of Learning, Student Engagement: Theory to Practice, Understanding Diverse Learners in Community College, and Alignment: Pedagogy through Assessment to learn new teaching strategies for all math courses.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Reached out to prospective students and oversaw administrative operations as member of welcoming committee.
Teaching/Graduate Assistant; Instructor
West Texas A&M University
01.2008 - 08.2010
High School Mathematics Teacher
Canyon Independent School District
08.2006 - 12.2007
High School Mathematics Teacher
Hereford Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2006
High School Mathematics Teacher
Boys Ranch Independent School District
06.1998 - 05.2005
Substitute Teacher
Hereford Independent School District
01.1998 - 05.1998
Collector/Consolidation Clerk
Panhandle-Plains Student Loan Center
09.1991 - 08.1996
Education
M.S. Mathematics -
West Texas A&M University
08.2010
Post Bachelor in Education - Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TXB.S Mathematics -
West Texas A&M University
05.1997
Skills
- Patient encouraging manner to ensure clarity for students
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically while maintaining leadership in the classroom
- Learning Outcomes Tracking
- Instructor Support
- Group Activities
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Techniques
- Deductive Reasoning
- Experiential Learning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Technology Integration
- Advanced Calculus
- Data Analysis
- Informative Lectures
- Positive Interactions
- Critical Thinking Development
- Online Systems
- Student Motivation
- Providing Feedback
Timeline
Mathematics Instructor
Amarillo College
08.2010 - Current
Teaching/Graduate Assistant; Instructor
West Texas A&M University
01.2008 - 08.2010
High School Mathematics Teacher
Canyon Independent School District
08.2006 - 12.2007
High School Mathematics Teacher
Hereford Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2006
High School Mathematics Teacher
Boys Ranch Independent School District
06.1998 - 05.2005
Substitute Teacher
Hereford Independent School District
01.1998 - 05.1998
Collector/Consolidation Clerk
Panhandle-Plains Student Loan Center
09.1991 - 08.1996
M.S. Mathematics -
West Texas A&M University
Post Bachelor in Education - Education
West Texas A&M University
B.S Mathematics -
West Texas A&M University
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