Tammy D Clay
Jackson,MS
Summary
Caring Social Studies Teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with over [3] years of expertise in secondary education.
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Social Science/English Teacher
Blackburn Middle School
Jackson , MS
2023.08 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Social Science topics such as history, geography and economics.
- Conducted assessments of student learning to measure progress and inform instruction.
- Engaged students in meaningful discussions about current events related to Social Science topics.
- Provided feedback on student assignments to improve understanding of key concepts.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects integrating Social Science content into other subject areas.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities related to Social Science topics.
- Mentored struggling learners, offering additional support when needed so they could stay engaged with course materials.
- Actively monitored student behavior during class time and intervened when necessary in order to maintain an optimal learning environment.
12 Th Teacher ELA
Canton High School
Canton , MS
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Teacher's Assistant
Terry High School
Terry , MS
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
Clerical Specialist
Department of Human Services/Oakley Training Schoo
Jackson , MS
2018.12 - 2019.02
- Answered incoming calls and directed inquiries to the appropriate parties.
- Processed customer orders and maintained accurate records of transactions.
- Compiled data and generated reports for management review.
- Organized files, documents, and other office materials in an orderly manner.
- Prepared and distributed memos, letters, and other correspondence.
- Maintained database systems by entering new and updated information.
- Assisted with special projects as needed such as mailings or filing system updates.
- Managed inventory of office supplies, placed orders when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for department personnel as requested.
- Received visitors at front desk, provided assistance as needed, and directed them to the appropriate party or area.
- Operated standard office equipment including copiers, printers, fax machines.
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
Clerical Worker
Department of Human Services
Jackson , MS
2012.06 - 2018.08
- Answered customer inquiries by phone and in person.
- Organized and filed documents, both physically and electronically.
- Processed incoming mail and distributed to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support for multiple departments within the organization.
- Maintained office supplies inventory, ordered new materials as needed.
- Prepared reports using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Developed correspondence for internal communication purposes.
- Typed letters, memos, emails, reports., using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Compiled statistical information from various sources to create graphs or charts.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner upon their arrival at the office.
- Conducted research on projects assigned by management team.
- Updated company website content with relevant information about services offered.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
Property Manager
Reblewood Apartment
Jackson , MS
2000.05 - 2005.04
- Conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations and tenant requirements.
- Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Managed all maintenance requests from tenants promptly.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, and landscaping.
- Organized regular meetings between owners and tenants to discuss any issues or concerns they may have.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, and expenses incurred.
- Ensured that all rent payments were collected on time by following up with delinquent tenants.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Established policies regarding tenant relations and enforcement of rules and regulations within the properties.
- Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Arts - Education K-12
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS2024-05
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Customer Relations
- Organization
- Academic Writing
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Discipline
- Standardized Testing
- Proficient in [Software]
- Leadership
- Troubleshooting
- Supervision and leadership
- Clerical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science/English Teacher
Blackburn Middle School
2023.08 - Current
12 Th Teacher ELA
Canton High School
2022.08 - 2023.05
Teacher's Assistant
Terry High School
2021.08 - 2022.05
Clerical Specialist
Department of Human Services/Oakley Training Schoo
2018.12 - 2019.02
Clerical Worker
Department of Human Services
2012.06 - 2018.08
Property Manager
Reblewood Apartment
2000.05 - 2005.04
Master of Arts - Education K-12
Jackson State University
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