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Tara Davies
North Port,FL
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Summary
Results-driven Elementary Educator with expertise in literacy development and instructional design. Fostered collaborative relationships and implemented research-based practices to engage diverse learners, enhancing curriculum effectiveness and improving student outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Sarasota County School District
, FL
08.2014 - Current
- Designed and implemented standards aligned curriculum, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials.
- Developed and implemented interactive, engaging lesson plans to promote literacy skills for all types of learners.
- Collaborated with cohorts to enhance reading instruction strategies rooted in the Science of Reading.
- Championed literacy initiatives within school community, engaging families and local organizations to promote reading.
- Implemented research-based practices and interventions to help all learners reach mastery.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships among stakeholders to enhance focus on maximizing student learning outcomes.
- Led training sessions and provided ongoing support to colleagues to ensure successful implementation of new programs.
- Mentored new and upcoming educators on effective practices, standards alignment, and data collection.
- Collected and analyzed short-term and long-term performance data to drive decisions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational trends, standards, regulations, and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
Sarasota, FL12-2012
Skills
- Instructional design & alignment
- Literacy development & advocacy
- Experience with diverse learners
- Learner engagement
- Research-based practices
- Project management & execution
- Training & development
- Software proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Excellent written communication
- Collaborative problem-solver
- Team player with positive attitude
- Relationship builder
- Lifelong learner
School Community
- Grade Level Team Leader
- Supervising Teacher for College Interns
- Mentor for New Educators
- Literacy Committee Chairperson
- Assisted in bringing the first Book Vending Machine to Sarasota County
- Professional Development Facilitator
- SLA Parent University Teacher
- SLA Family Literacy Night Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Earned Teacher of the Year Award in 2020.
- Earned Literacy Teacher of the Year Award in 2026.
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Sarasota County School District
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee