Tara King
902 Anamosa St, Rapid City,SD
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled in motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts, interactive classroom instruction, and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and emotional recognition and learning skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Horace Mann Elementary School Certified Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
902 Anamosa St, Rapid City, SD 57701
09.2010 - Current
- Encourage students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Organize after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, improving their understanding of challenging concepts.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of interconnected subjects.
- Implementation of data-driven instructional practices to target areas of weakness, resulting in increased student achievement across all subject areas.
- Mentor new teachers in curriculum planning and classroom management strategies, contributing to a more effective teaching team.
- 2010-2012 Literacy Leader
- 2012-2016 2nd Grade Teacher
- 2016-2020 I looped as a Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher.
- 2020-Current Kindergarten Teacher
Long Term Floating Certified Librarian
Rapid City Area Schools District
4901 W. Chicago St, Rapid City, SD 57702
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Researched and acquired new materials to maintain an updated library collection.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Located requested books on shelves and in the library database and obtained those supplies for our school.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
Special Education Paraprofessional Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
625 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Oversaw students in classrooms and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Floating Certified Substitute Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
625 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Provided a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
Certified Teacher Tutor Mentor
Sylvan Learning Center
1620 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
01.2000 - 09.2004
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices to target areas of weakness, resulting in increased student achievement across all subject areas.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusted teaching methods accordingly for improved comprehension.
Canyon Lake Elementary School Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
1500 Evergreen Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Minor in Early Childhood
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05-1996
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking promotion
- Collaborative teaching
- Educational research
- Instructional strategies
- Diverse learners support
- Social-emotional learning
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student engagement
- Team building
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum implementation
Timeline
Horace Mann Elementary School Certified Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
09.2010 - Current
Long Term Floating Certified Librarian
Rapid City Area Schools District
01.2009 - 09.2010
Special Education Paraprofessional Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
01.2007 - 12.2008
Floating Certified Substitute Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
01.2000 - 12.2007
Certified Teacher Tutor Mentor
Sylvan Learning Center
01.2000 - 09.2004
Canyon Lake Elementary School Teacher
Rapid City Area Schools District
09.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Minor in Early Childhood
Black Hills State University