Tamra Pryor
McMinnville,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 35 years in Warren County Schools, currently serving as Interim Principal and Assistant Principal of a PreK-8 campus. Recognized for fostering strong relationships and driving instructional growth through collaborative leadership. Committed to promoting a positive school culture where every child is supported and challenged to succeed.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Principal / Assistant Principal/Instructional Coordinator
Morrison Elementary School
Morrison, USA
08.2018 - Current
- Assumed campus leadership post-principal retirement to maintain stability and continuity.
- Led school improvement initiatives and reviewed academic data regularly.
- Facilitated professional learning communities and instructional leadership meetings.
- Supervised and evaluated certified and classified staff performance.
- Oversaw daily operations, discipline, and campus safety measures.
- Coordinated state testing and ensured compliance with federal programs.
ESL Teacher (Grades K-8)
Morrison Elementary School
Morrison, USA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Delivered language acquisition instruction aligned to state standards
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to enhance support for multilingual learners
- Differentiated instruction to address diverse academic and language needs
Classroom Teacher ( 1st grade)
Bobby Ray Elementary
Morrison, USA
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Recognized asTeacher of the Year
- Named Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year 2006 for an impactful curriculum
- Secured the Bridgestone Grant three times for innovative educational projects
- Participated in the Tennessee Tech Math Grant program for three years to improve math instruction
- Presented at the National ESL Conference in New Orleans on best practices in language instruction
- Served as a teacher mentor and team evaluator, providing guidance and feedback to colleagues.
Classroom Teacher (T1 /1st &2nd Multi-age)
West Elementary School
McMinnville, USA
08.1989 - 05.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Taught Multi-age 1st and 2nd grades
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
Education
Administrative Licensure -
Austin Peay State University
Tennessee08.2026
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction (ESL Endorsement K-12)
Middle Tennessee State University
07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.1989
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher mentoring
- Professional learning communities
- Standardized testing
- Data analysis
- Safety procedures
- Parent communication
- Disciplinary actions
- Data-driven instruction
- Student engagement
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Tennessee Teaching License, Grades 1-8
- Tennessee Curriculum and Instruction Certification & ESL Endorsement, Grades K-12
Timeline
Interim Principal / Assistant Principal/Instructional Coordinator
Morrison Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
ESL Teacher (Grades K-8)
Morrison Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Classroom Teacher ( 1st grade)
Bobby Ray Elementary
08.2009 - 05.2014
Classroom Teacher (T1 /1st &2nd Multi-age)
West Elementary School
08.1989 - 05.2009
Administrative Licensure -
Austin Peay State University
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction (ESL Endorsement K-12)
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Middle Tennessee State University