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Tara Connor

Auburn,Ma

Summary

Dynamic teacher with many years of experience, skilled in classroom management and phonics instruction. Successfully fostered a positive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and academic growth through differentiated instruction and strong team collaboration. Committed to empowering students and building lasting relationships with families. Experienced with developing age-appropriate curriculum and fostering nurturing classroom environment. Strong understanding of child psychology and effective communication methods.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

Auburn Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and development.
  • Implemented individualized instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective teaching strategies and curriculum enhancements.
  • Facilitated classroom management using positive behavior reinforcement techniques.
  • Led parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong communication between school and home environments.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

First Grade Teacher

Westborough Public Schools
09.2001 - 05.2007
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening.
  • Empowered students by teaching self-regulation skills and promoting a growth mindset approach to learning challenges.
  • Enhanced classroom management strategies, reducing disruptions and increasing focus on learning tasks.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best teaching practices and implement new strategies in the classroom.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
05-2005

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Phonics instruction
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Restorative Circle
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

Auburn Public Schools
08.2017 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Westborough Public Schools
09.2001 - 05.2007

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Worcester State University

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