Tara Dake
Des Moines,IA
Summary
- Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
- Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
- Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
- Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assocate Substitute, 12 Month
Drake University Head Start
Des Moines IA, IA
12.2017 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
DMACC
Des Moines, IA12-2021
High School Diploma -
North Linn High School
Troy Mills, IA05-2016
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Family involvement
- Classroom Management
- Social-emotional learning
- Child Development
- Parental participation
- Flexible and adaptive
Certification
- CPR Certified
- GOLD® Interrater Reliability Certified
- CACFP Compliant
- Mandantory Reporter Complietion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Assocate Substitute, 12 Month
Drake University Head Start
12.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Child Development
DMACC
High School Diploma -
North Linn High School
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