Tanya Beard
Salem
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Salem-Keizer Public Schools, excelling in creating interesting, inclusive experiences that drive student success, and classroom management. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Committed to creating supportive environments that empower students to thrive academically and socially. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Environmental Specialist-Botanist
Marion County Public Works
01.2003 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with external and internal parners to organize and implement on-the-ground projects, professional development, and educational workshops from 2003-2016.
- Provided hands-on activities and "minute of science" to participating students at more than a dozen Science and Nature Night events in various elementary schools.
- Participated in four Science Expositions as an informal trainer, providing hands-on science activities at each event.
- Wrote vegetation management plans for Marion County Parks.
- Acted as Deputy Director of Emergency Management during exercises and events.
- Partnered with multiple external agencies to create and implement landscape-level vegetation management plans.
- Guided interested property owners in sustainable land management.
Classroom Volunteer
Salem Keizer School District
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Assisted teacher in coordinating and implementing ecological activities and projects.
- Provided teacher support by working with students individually and in small groups.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating respectfulness, responsibility, empathy, kindness, and integrity at all times during my volunteer work at the school.
- Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
Education
Botany And Plant Pathology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORMaster of Arts in Teaching - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking through growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Excellent classroom management including behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction including small group and differentiation
- Collaborative & cooperative learning
- Student engagement through student-centered project-based learning stemming from an inquiry approach
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment and standardized testing
- Instructional best practices
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- TSPC Licensed
Timeline
Teacher
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Classroom Volunteer
Salem Keizer School District
09.2010 - 06.2015
Environmental Specialist-Botanist
Marion County Public Works
01.2003 - 08.2016
Botany And Plant Pathology
Oregon State University
Master of Arts in Teaching - Education
Western Governors University
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