Tammy Hughes
Stovall,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Granville County Schools, excelling in phonics instruction and effective classroom management. Fostered creativity and critical thinking through engaging lesson plans, while enhancing parent-teacher communication to boost student involvement. Committed to professional development and collaboration, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Kerr Vance Academy
Henderson, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans and activities for diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive and productive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs, enhancing overall classroom engagement.
- Assisted in assessing student progress through formative assessments and observational techniques.
Kindergarten Teacher
Granville County Schools
Stovall Elementary School, Stovall NC
08.1994 - 05.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Facilitated hands-on activities that fostered creativity, critical thinking, and social skills among students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies promoting positive behavior and respectful interactions.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support children's educational progress and well-being.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Assessed student performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Education
Reading K-12 - Reading
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2007
Bachelor of Arts -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-2005
Associate of Arts -
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC05-2002
High School Diploma -
J. F. Webb High School
Oxford06-1984
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Phonics teaching
- Effective organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Literacy instruction
- Effective parent-teacher communication
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Kerr Vance Academy
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Granville County Schools
08.1994 - 05.2023
Reading K-12 - Reading
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts -
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Arts -
Vance-Granville Community College
High School Diploma -
J. F. Webb High School