Tamya Watson
Linden,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic high school teacher and assistant coach with a strong focus on student engagement and collaboration. Skilled in creating impactful lesson plans and analyzing performance, dedicated to promoting teamwork and fostering a positive classroom culture.
Motivated Social Studies Teacher excellent at creating positive educational climates for students. Organized and reliable with expertise in U.S History and African American History. Proficient in applying various principles of learning to effectively teach social studies to over 140 students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
Linden, NJ
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopper experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store organization and visual merchandising standards.
- Led initiatives to improve customer engagement through personalized shopping experiences.
Student Teacher
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student participation.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Substitute Teacher
Roselle Park School District
Roselle Park, NJ
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and participation metrics.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
High School Teacher
Perth Amboy School District
Perth Amboy, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance student learning experiences.
Assistant Coach
Perth Amboy School District
Perth Amboy, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted head coach in planning and executing game strategies during competitions.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategic adjustments.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to implement training programs focused on athlete wellness.
- Promoted teamwork among players by emphasizing collaboration both on and off the court during practices and competitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Skill development
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
- Performance analysis
- Peer collaboration
- Student engagement
- Community involvement
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop student attendance and behavior tracking spreadsheets.
- Enhanced student learning with real-world/personal connections.
- Attended and earned certification from AP Summer Institute in July of 2025 for AP African American Studies.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Perth Amboy School District
07.2025 - Current
High School Teacher
Perth Amboy School District
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Roselle Park School District
09.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Roselle Park School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Old Navy, Gap
06.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kean University