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Tanner Ziegelman

Tanner Ziegelman

Summary

Forward-thinking educator determined to propel change that benefits students and educators in a rapidly evolving world. Prepared to pioneer continual innovation in Palo Alto Unified School District by creating systems and energizing educators.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Specialist / Literacy TOSA

Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Digital Literacy Implementation: Drove adoption of computer-based literacy programs and data tools, enhancing student outcomes.
  • Innovative Yearbook Creation: Strategically produced two yearbooks without a yearbook class, showcasing creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Ed Tech Professional Development: Designed and delivered PD on GoGuardian, Snap&Read, and others, empowering educators in tech integration.
  • Collaborative Engagement: Actively contributed in site and district meetings, fostering student and teacher support.
  • Presentation Skills: Presented literacy progress and goals to diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
  • New Teacher Training Leadership: Co-led tech session at district orientation, guiding new educators in tech utilization.
  • Resourceful Time Management: Efficiently managed multiple tasks within established timelines, ensuring project completion.
  • Educational Resource Creation: Produced video tutorials for staff and students, facilitating tech tool adoption.

English Teacher

Britton Middle School
Morgan Hill, CA
08.2018 - Current
  • Developed standards-based plans with various technology tools to meet academic and social needs of students.
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability while promoting critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students’ post-secondary goals

Additional Duties and Experience:

  • Awarded MHFT Teacher of the Year: 2018-2019
  • Contributed to rebuilding school culture and overseeing all school fundraisers, clubs, and events as the ASB director: 2018-2020
  • Developed original curriculum for a leadership intervention class and a leadership advanced class as the leadership teacher: 2018-2020
  • Wrote informative scripts, imagined fun segments, worked with rotating student anchors, and produced our daily Britton TV that served as the homeroom announcements: 2018-2020
  • Supported my colleagues and engaged in district-wide conversations as an English Department Lead: 2019-Present
  • Maintained positive and productive relationships with staff and administration as a union alternate: 2020-Present

Substitute Teacher

MHUSD & SVUSD
Morgan Hill & Sonoma, CA
12.2016 - 01.2018

Camp Morty Assistant Director

Westchester Parks Foundation
South Salem, NY
01.2001 - 2019
  • Served on administrative team for training, organizing, and scheduling of all camp functions and programs.
  • Maintained necessary records for Department of Parks, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Social Services.
  • Developed and implemented a college and career readiness program for counselors in training that included community outreach.

Education

Reading Specialist Authorization -

UC San Diego Extension
Virtual
07-2022

Professional And Continuing Education

University of The Pacific
Online
05.2020

Single Subject Credential - English

Sonoma State University
ZiegelmanRohnert Park, CA
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Community building
  • Cultural competency
  • Curriculum development
  • Effective communication
  • Learning assessments
  • Staff Training and Onboarding
  • Team collaboration
  • Technology-based curriculum
  • Partnership Building
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Progress Reporting

Timeline

Reading Specialist / Literacy TOSA

Palo Alto Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

English Teacher

Britton Middle School
08.2018 - Current

Substitute Teacher

MHUSD & SVUSD
12.2016 - 01.2018

Camp Morty Assistant Director

Westchester Parks Foundation
01.2001 - 2019

Reading Specialist Authorization -

UC San Diego Extension

Professional And Continuing Education

University of The Pacific

Single Subject Credential - English

Sonoma State University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Sonoma State University
Tanner Ziegelman