Tammy Powers
Adrian,MI
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record enhancing instructional practices and fostering a positive school culture. Skilled in relationship building and effective leadership, implemented targeted professional development and mentoring, created school values resulting in reduced disciplinary issues and improved student outcomes through differentiated instruction and strategic coaching.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
Lenawee Christian School
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Improved instructional practices through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development opportunities for teachers.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff, parents, and community members through regular updates on school progress, challenges encountered, and future plans for continued growth.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by developing common school values and coaching staff to incorporate these values daily to create consistency throughout the elementary.
- Cultivated a positive school culture by promoting staff interaction and fostering open communication among all stakeholders.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lenawee Christian School
09.2014 - 06.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Utilized various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in faculty meetings, committees, and special events throughout the year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Stay at Home Mom
Mr. Powers
06.2005 - 09.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Contributed to raising four children
Elementary School Teacher
Madison School District
06.1999 - 06.2005
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English/Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-1999
High School Diploma -
Lenawee Christian School
Adrian,MI06-1995
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Instructional coaching
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Lenawee Christian School
06.2022 - 06.2025
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Lenawee Christian School
09.2014 - 06.2022
Stay at Home Mom
Mr. Powers
06.2005 - 09.2014
Elementary School Teacher
Madison School District
06.1999 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Elementary Education
Spring Arbor University
High School Diploma -
Lenawee Christian School
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