Tammy Sheppard
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
- Passionate early elementary teacher dedicated to creating a loving, rigorous, positive, and safe atmosphere.
- Uses engaging, differentiated teaching methods, and logical, empathy-driven behavioral management.
- Maintains a solid foundation of pedagogical and content knowledge, and of research-based methods in best practices for all content areas.
- Skilled employee in cultivating positive and productive relationships with all stakeholder groups including parents, students, administration, staff, and local community leaders.
- Committed to expanding knowledge through professional development through future education, experience, and networking with diverse colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lebanon Christian School
Lebanon, OH
08.2019 - Current
- Taught as a Kindergarten teacher the major subjects and Bible to classroom sizes between 14-18 students of various abilities and backgrounds
- Collaborated with highly skilled and experienced mentor educators
- Taught during the Pandemic COVID-19, and enhanced the learning environment digitally; enabling students to succeed outside of the classroom
- Provided rigorous, differentiated, child-centered learning opportunities, by using research-based best practices, positive behavior management strategies, and effective teaching methods for children of various abilities, needs, and backgrounds
- Used data-driven informal and formal assessments to drive instructional practices
- Experienced in conducting MAP testing and MAP data to drive instruction
- Worked on curriculum development alongside coworkers and administration
- Continued a positive rapport with stakeholders involved including students, parents, critical family members, administration, staff, and community leaders.
Student Teacher
MASON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Mason, OH
01.2019 - 05.2019
- A full-time student teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies to classrooms of up to 27 students in 1st Grade
- Established rapport with students, parents, critical family members, mentor teachers, and staff
- Enhanced student engagement in learning science and math through a collaborative learning classroom environment
- Observed, planned, taught, and assessed students to continue and modify instruction for multicultural classes with varied levels of ability.
Sunday School Teacher
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Troy, OH
06.2003 - 06.2016
- Designed, planned, and implemented Bible lessons for varying elementary ages and skill levels
- Worked with students who have special needs
- Maintained a positive rapport with parents, children, and staff within the church.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
05-2019
2 Years in Early Childhood Education -
Edison Community College
05.2005
Skills
- Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Early Childhood (PK-3) (266)
- Foundations of Reading (261)
- Early Childhood Education (250)
Certification
- 5 year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License / Advance (2023-2028)
- 4 year Resident Educator Early Childhood (P-3) License, (2019-2023)- Expired
- Year 3 RESA- Completion/Passed, 08/2022, 04/2023
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lebanon Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Student Teacher
MASON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
01.2019 - 05.2019
Sunday School Teacher
Cornerstone Baptist Church
06.2003 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
2 Years in Early Childhood Education -
Edison Community College
- 5 year Professional Early Childhood (P-3) License / Advance (2023-2028)
- 4 year Resident Educator Early Childhood (P-3) License, (2019-2023)- Expired
- Year 3 RESA- Completion/Passed, 08/2022, 04/2023
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