Tamra Sheets
Peoria,IL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom and online 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.2002 - 03.2023
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, integrating new knowledge into daily instruction.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences when necessary, creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Championed the implementation of innovative teaching techniques such as flipped classrooms and project-based learning, increasing overall student engagement and motivation.
- Designed engaging hands-on activities that encouraged problem-solving skills and critical thinking among students.
- Served as a mentor teacher for student-teachers, providing guidance and support during their professional development journey.
- Experience with virtual teaching platforms and learning management systems
- Engaged and motivated students in an online learning environment
- Proficiency in creating digital educational content, including video lessons, interactive activities, and e-assessments
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with students, parents, and staff remotely
- Understanding of best practices for online instruction including differentiation, assessment, and feedback methodologies unique to distance learning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Microsoft 365, Teams
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Critical thinking promotion
Certification
- Middle School Science, Social Studies and English language arts
Timeline
Certified Teacher
Peoria Public Schools District 150
08.2002 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
- Middle School Science, Social Studies and English language arts
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