Tara Barber
Houston
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 20+ years of experience improving student outcomes through targeted data analysis and effective teacher mentorship. Skilled in utilizing district data platforms to inform instructional practices, enhance differentiation, and drive academic achievement across diverse student populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Science Lead Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston
08.2012 - Current
- New Teacher Campus Mentor (September 2021 - Present)
- Led 5th grade team in implementing effective teaching practices across the curriculum.
- Implement instructional and behavioral goals for the classroom and each individual student
- STEM Summer Camp Instructor, HISD -Introduced 3rd-5th grade students to the collaborative world of coding and LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics. (June 2019 and June 2020)
- Career Pathways - Data Tracking and Assessment Specialist (October 2017 – Present)
- Determine the most relevant data using district data platforms such as A4E and OnTrack
- Disaggregate and analyze data identified as priorities
- Educated colleagues on effective use of A4E and OnTrack platforms for tracking student progress.
- Share data sources and applications for analysis to track student performance such as A4E, OnTrack, etc.
- Planned, trained, modeled, collaborated, and practiced with teachers and campus personnel to enhance their capacity to collect, analyze, and use student performance data for effective formative assessments, improved differentiated instruction, and targeted interventions.
Administrator
HISD
Houston
01.2006 - 08.2011
- Supervised 50+ staff members to enhance team effectiveness and student outcomes
- Supervised and evaluated teachers
- Collaborated with executive management, mid-management, parents, and stakeholders to align educational initiatives and support student success
- Initiated, developed, coordinated and implemented staff development to meet the needs of the campus
- Monitored and adjusted instructional programs to address students’ needs and improve academic achievement through data analysis
- Counseled students in middle and high school about personal goals and career choices
- Test Coordinator (district and state mandated assessments)
- Safety and Security Coordinator
- Coordinated middle and high school curriculum
- Developed grant proposals to secure funding for educational programs.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies with a Specialization in Reading
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12-1997
Skills
- Project management
- Presentation design
- Data analysis
- Spreadsheet management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Drive
- Email communication
Certification
- Teacher Certification in Elementary Self Contained (Grades 1st – 8th) and Reading (Grades 1st – 8th)
- Standard Principal Certificate (Grades EC-12)
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
5th Grade Science Lead Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2012 - Current
Administrator
HISD
01.2006 - 08.2011
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies with a Specialization in Reading
Prairie View A&M University