Tara Graves-Minnix
Ripley,MS
Summary
Innovative educator with 13 years of experience in education. Skilled in lesson planning, student performance evaluations, and fostering positive classroom environments. Committed to motivating students and ensuring each child's path to success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Benton County School District
Ashland, MS
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Benton County School District
Hickory Flat, MS
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Designed creative lesson materials that captured students'' interest while supporting mastery of key concepts related to grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in ELA education and curriculum trends.
- Collaborated with colleagues in interdisciplinary units, enhancing the connections between subject areas for comprehensive understanding.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments to adjust instruction as needed for optimal results.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
5th Grade Math and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed engaging math lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to track student progress and inform instruction.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting collaboration and respect.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance mathematical understanding and engagement.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by creating interactive lessons and employing various multimedia resources.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a respectful and orderly learning atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS05-2012
Skills
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating and encouraging
- Student performance evaluations
- Lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Creating Unit Novel Studies that incorporate multiple subject areas
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6th-All Subject Areas
- Secondary Education- English and Social Studies (7-12)
Timeline
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Benton County School District
08.2019 - Current
7th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Benton County School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
5th Grade Math and Social Studies Teacher
Holly Springs School District
08.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Blue Mountain College