Tara Armand
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Accomplished classroom teacher and campus leader who cares deeply about student success. Exceptional ability to create lessons for a diverse community of learners. Cultivates an environment that promotes engaging discussions among students. Passionate about effectively communicating with families and ensuring their involvement. Consistently initiates collaboration between administration and faculty to positively impact the school's culture and academic growth.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
07.2011 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Consistently fostered a supportive, safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in both academic and social growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Fostered cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Classroom Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
07.1999 - 07.2000
Classroom Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
07.1997 - 07.1999
Classroom Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.1995 - 07.1996
Education
M. Ed. Educational Leadership -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1995
Skills
- Individualized Education Programs
- Professional Development at both local and district level
- George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Fellow
- Teacher Mentor
- School Leadership Team
- SBLC
- Grade Level Team Leader
- Program Development
- Developed School Mission Statement
- TNTP Leadership Team
- Magnet Schools of America Re-accreditation Team
- Community Collaboration
- Academic Progress Tracking
Accomplishments
National Board Certification 2014 - present
Educator of Distinction 2015-2016
Teacher of the Year: South Highlands Elementary Magnet 2015-2016
Teacher of the Year: Bossier Elementary 1999-2000
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
07.2011 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Caddo Parish Public Schools
07.1999 - 07.2000
Classroom Teacher
Bossier Parish Schools
07.1997 - 07.1999
Classroom Teacher
East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
07.1995 - 07.1996
M. Ed. Educational Leadership -
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
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