Tara Davis
Enumclaw
Summary
Five years of elementary teaching experience, 3 in Instructional Coaching Developing and facilitating Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development Organizing and supporting paraeducator’s in reading interventions through trainings, mentoring, and one on one modeling. Assessing students and designing and implementing tier 2, and 3 supports, kindergarten through 5th grade to meet students’ needs Designing and implementing curriculum for an afterschool reading program Designing new teacher induction program and mentoring new teachers Experience collaborating with school consultants on creating and implementing reading and writing curriculum Proficient in integrating and using a wide range of technology including Smart Board, Boxlight, classroom web pages, video streaming, Promethean Board, Podcasts, Photostory,, Excel 2010, and document cameras, Experience with Connected Math, Foss Science, Math Expressions, and STAR (Accelerated Reader) Reading Program, American Reading Program/ IRLA, Experience working with students with sensory integration disorder, physical disabilities, drug affected disorders, autism spectrum, children in trauma, speech and hearing disabilities, and ADHD/ADD Collaboration with physical and occupational therapists and school psychologists in developing and using IEPs and 504 plans Assisting and facilitating school wide state assessments including Smarter Balance and Measurement of Academic Progress
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Instructional Coach and Reading Special
Muckleshoot Tribal School
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Teacher Yr.1-6
Muckleshoot Tribal School
08.2012 - Current
- Designed and implemented an after school literacy program for students from 1st grade through 5th grade
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with colleges in Professional Learning Communities to create scope and sequences across all subjects and integrate new curriculum
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Reading Teacher- 8th grade
Tuba City Boarding School
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Used data to inform instructional goals, created and implemented culturally responsive daily reading curriculum to increase student achievement and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleges across all subject areas, implemented interventions for reading, and monitored student progress toward standards.
- Partnered with parents and families through progress reports, bi-monthly student grade checks, and use of online platforms
- Designed and implemented literacy and extracurricular program including drama club; led a group of students in writing and performing a cultural folktale for the winter student show
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
Professional Development Trainer
Tuba City Boarding School
07.2010 - 07.2010
- Provided ongoing coaching and support to participants following completion of training, promoting long-term success in implementing technology across the school.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging open dialogue and addressing individual concerns or questions during sessions.
- Delivered dynamic presentations, utilizing multimedia tools for improved learning experiences.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor’s University
03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading, English as a Second Language, Mathematics
Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington05.2009
Residency/ Professional Teacher Certificate -
State of Washington
05.2009
Skills
- Elementary Teaching
- Instructional Coaching
- Professional Learning Communities
- Professional Development
- Reading Interventions
- Training
- Mentoring
- Curriculum Design
- After School Programs
- New Teacher Induction
- Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Smart Board
- Boxlight
- Classroom Web Pages
- Video Streaming
- Promethean Board
- Podcasts
- Photostory
- Excel 2010
- Document Cameras
- Connected Math
- Foss Science
- Math Expressions
- STAR Reading Program
- American Reading Program
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Physical Disabilities
- Drug Affected Disorders
- Autism Spectrum
- Children in Trauma
- Speech and Hearing Disabilities
- ADHD/ADD
- IEPs
- 504 Plans
- State Assessments
- Smarter Balance
- Measurement of Academic Progress
Related Experience
- Summer School Teacher K-4th grade, Muckleshoot Tribal School, 2012, 2016
- Summer School Teacher, Tuba City Boarding School, 07/25/11, 07/29/11, Responsible for designing and implementing a reading program for students who had not passed the state standardized test.
- Classroom Website Design Workshop Leader, Tuba City Boarding School, 07/01/10, 07/31/10, In charge of team teaching how to create and design a classroom website to the teaching staff of Tuba City Boarding School
Certification And Credentials
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, in progress, Western Governor’s University, 07/01/16, Present, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington, Elementary Education, Reading, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, 05/01/09, 3.82, Magna Cum Laude, Washington, 05/01/09, Elementary Education (K-8), Reading (K-12), Mathematics (5-12), English Language Learners (P-12), Autism Spectrum Disorder Training, Children in Trauma Training, Math Expressions, IRLA, Common Core Implementation Training, Muckleshoot Tribal School, Auburn, Washington, 2013, Student Engagement, Tuba City Boarding School, Tuba City, Arizona, 05/01/11, Bureau of Indian Education Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 06/01/11, Technology Integration and Curriculum Development, Tuba City Boarding School, Tuba City, Arizona, 05/01/10, Structured English Immersion Course, University of Phoenix, 01/01/09
Timeline
Elementary Instructional Coach and Reading Special
Muckleshoot Tribal School
08.2014 - Current
Elementary Teacher Yr.1-6
Muckleshoot Tribal School
08.2012 - Current
Professional Development Trainer
Tuba City Boarding School
07.2010 - 07.2010
Reading Teacher- 8th grade
Tuba City Boarding School
08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Reading, English as a Second Language, Mathematics
Whitworth University
Residency/ Professional Teacher Certificate -
State of Washington
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor’s University
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