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Tammy Lamar

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Accomplished Lead Teacher at Johnson County Montessori Preschool, adept in classroom management and lesson development. Spearheaded program redesigns, boosting student engagement, and skillfully mentored new teachers. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, ensuring effective parent-teacher collaboration. CPR/first aid qualified, showcasing a commitment to student safety and well-being. 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. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement. Passionate Teacher with 37 years experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Johnson County Montessori Preschool
Overland Park, KS
04.2002 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Guided teaching aides and substitutes in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Parent / Teacher conferences yearly.
  • Trainer for new teachers
  • Protecting children's health and safety at all times

Teacher/Lunch Assistant

Cerner Corporation
North Kansas City, MO
08.1995 - 04.2022
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • served lunch family style
  • made sure appropriate amount and food groups were met.

Education

Montessori Certification - Montessori Teacher Education

Clay Platte Children's House
Clay Platte, Mo
04.1996

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
05.1986

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Classroom Management
  • Activity/lesson Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Team Lead
  • Team trainer for Montessori
  • Cpr/first aid qualified
  • Student Records Management
  • Communication with Parents and Staff
  • Keep up to date with all licensing regulations
  • Punctual

volunteer

I have been volunteering at Blessings Abound Thrift Store weekly since 2008. Blessings Abound is a non profit thrift that helps our needy here in Kansas City. I have been a cashier since I started and love it.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Johnson County Montessori Preschool
04.2002 - Current

Teacher/Lunch Assistant

Cerner Corporation
08.1995 - 04.2022

Montessori Certification - Montessori Teacher Education

Clay Platte Children's House

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Illinois Central College
Tammy Lamar