Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Certification
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Teacher
Tara Guthrie

Tara Guthrie

McLeansville,N.C.

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5

License/Certification

Work History

EC Teacher

Triad Math & Science Academy
12.2022 - Current
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.

Reading and Writing Tutor

Private Tutor
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Crafted effective learning plans to address students' reading and writing weaknesses and strengths.

EC Teacher

Parkland High School
08.2003 - 05.2007
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

EC Teacher

Carver High School
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Demonstrated skills to develop, supervise, plan and teach curriculum best suited to young children.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - K-12 LD Education

Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2000

Associates - Fine Arts

Guilford Technical Community College
05.1997

Skills

  • ECATS
  • Conflict Resolution Training
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Organization
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Cognitive development
  • Adaptive learning
  • Transition planning
  • Progress monitoring
  • IEP development and implementation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent classroom management

Awards

  • Dean's List
  • Fall 1997
  • Spring 2001
  • Spring 2021

Certification

  • Continuing License EC English
  • Continuing License Exceptional Children General Curriculum K-12
  • Continuing License EC Science
  • Continuing License EC Math K-6
  • Continuing License Learning Disabled K-12

Timeline

EC Teacher

Triad Math & Science Academy
12.2022 - Current

Reading and Writing Tutor

Private Tutor
08.2019 - 12.2022

EC Teacher

Parkland High School
08.2003 - 05.2007

EC Teacher

Carver High School
08.2000 - 05.2002

Associates - Fine Arts

Guilford Technical Community College

Bachelor of Science - K-12 LD Education

Winston-Salem State University

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