Tanishia Horton
Teacher
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 7 years of experience teaching elementary school science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Science Teacher
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2018 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Identified pupil needs, cooperated with other professional staff members and assessed and helped students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Developed and implemented science lesson plans that fulfilled requirements of district's instruction curriculum program and showed written evidence of preparation.
3rd Grade Science
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
3rd Grade Math and Science
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
Dallas, United States
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
Dallas, Texas
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented reasonable classroom rules of behavior and procedure that proved conducive to fair and equitable learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI 08.2006 - 04.2013
BBA - Business Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI 04.2013 - 12.2014
Skills
Group and individual instruction
undefinedAccomplishments
- 2018-2019 - Grant For Innovative Teaching Recipient for Pease Greenhouse
- 2018-2019 - Teacher of the Year - Campus
- 2019- Current - Monarch Heroes Butterfly Garden - Registered Monarch Waystation through the National Wildlife Federation
- 2020 -Current - Garden Partnerships to grow fruits and vegetables
Leadership
2017 - Current - VEX IQ Robotics Coach
2019-2020 - Campus Instructional Leadership Team and Science Team Lead
2020 - 2021 - Lead Mentor Teacher
2020-2022 - Teacher Mentor for Urban Teacher Program and 1st year teacher
2020-2022 - AASI Student Advocacy Mentorship Program - Mentor of 15 students yearly
Timeline
5th Grade Science Teacher
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
08.2018 - Current
3rd Grade Science
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
3rd Grade Math and Science
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
08.2016 - 05.2017
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Elisha M Pease Elementary - DISD
01.2016 - 05.2016
BBA - Business Management
Davenport University
04.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Business Administration - Business Management
Davenport University
08.2006 - 04.2013
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