Tara Garner
LaHarpe
Summary
Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at The Growing Place, excelling in staff management and strategic planning. Successfully enhanced communication among stakeholders and implemented conflict resolution strategies, fostering a collaborative environment. Adept at mentoring educators and driving student engagement through innovative teaching methods and strong relationship-building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
The Growing Place
12.2021 - Current
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities
Assistant Teacher
ECKAN (head Start)
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Lead Teacher
Little People Learning Center
04.2010 - 12.2016
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Education
CDA (Preschool) -
Council For Professional Recognition
Ks04-2024
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Jr.Sr. High School/Iola High Schoo
Garnett, KS/ Iola, Ks05-2004
Skills
- Staff management
- Creative direction
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Grant proposals
- Recruitment and hiring
- Board relations
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Hiring and training
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Professional and courteous
- Staff training
- Relationship building
Timeline
Assistant Director
The Growing Place
12.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
ECKAN (head Start)
02.2017 - 04.2019
Lead Teacher
Little People Learning Center
04.2010 - 12.2016
CDA (Preschool) -
Council For Professional Recognition
High School Diploma -
Anderson County Jr.Sr. High School/Iola High Schoo
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