Tara Falls
Stonewall,LA
Summary
I am a committed and highly effective educator with a strong foundation in mathematics instruction for middle school students. My strongest skills are implementing effective curriculum strategies, fostering a collaborative learning environment, and adapting to diverse student needs. I believe that if you focus on teamwork while maintaining high standards and building relationships, it is easier for your students to achieve significant academic gains.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
DeSoto Parish Schools
08.2005 - 05.2025
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, transparency, personal growth and responsibility among my students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, ensuring a respectful, productive and enjoyable learning environment for all.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate for diverse learning styles, abilities and interests.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises that encouraged students of all abilities to be successful.
- Encouraged critical thinking and questioning to help students develop and strengthen their mathematical reasoning skills.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to guide lesson planning and adapt teaching strategies based on student needs, leading to significant gains in achievement levels.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Served as an SBLC committee member working to develop and implement IAPs for our 504 students.
- Organized remediation activities and after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to ensure success.
- Conducted regular parent conferences to provide updates on student progress and discuss strategies for continued academic growth at home.
- Integrated Smartboard, Google Education Suite Tools and other instructional technologies into my classroom.
- Served 10 years as cheer sponsor while coordinating special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and campus wide pep rallies.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedules, choreography, and stunt clinics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12-2004
Skills
- Lesson pacing and planning
- Classroom management
- Middle school math content knowledge
- Instructional strategies
- Smartboard operation
- Collaborative learning
- Proficient in Google Education Suite Tools
- Data-driven decision making
- Mathematical modeling
- Creative lesson planning
- Concept demonstration
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
- Increased percentage of students to mastery by 40% on average annually
- Top 3 in student growth each year within the parish
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi
- NCTM
Certification
- Google Educator certified
- Certified to teach all subjects for grades 1-8
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
DeSoto Parish Schools
08.2005 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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