Tara L. Altringer
Valley City,ND
Summary
Professional educator ready to make significant impact in your company. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and enhancing student outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Valley City Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Incorporate technology into daily activities including the SmartBoard, Apple TV, document camera, iPads, and Osmo system
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Special Education Strategist
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Prepared and administered daily accommodations, academic lesson plans, behavior plans, and functional skills
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans
- Collaborated with teachers to co-teach for inclusion in the general education classroom
- Incorporated assistive technology into daily activities
- Progress monitored students using a variety of research based tools
- Administered, gathered and interpreted data from assessments to develop appropriate educational services
- Case managed students with many different disabilities, from low income families, and from the ELL population
- Supervised paraprofessionals
- Worked with a team to develop and implement interventions for at-risk students
- Member of various educational teams (Data Team, Child Study Team)
UND Resident Teacher
North Central of Barnes
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Worked together with an experienced Special Education teacher and assumed responsibility of a Special Education teacher in areas of DCD, LD, ED
- Developed Individualized Education Plans for students
- Directed and attended IEP meetings
- Performed behavior management techniques and plans
- Worked one-on-one with students, parents, and staff members
- Developed lesson plans, accommodations, and modifications for students to assist them in their general education classroom grades K-12
Substitute Teacher
Valley City Public Schools
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Used problem solving skills while teaching
- Performed behavior management techniques
- Implemented a variety of lesson plans
- Interacted with children of many different ages
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND12.2004
Skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Growth mindset
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Technology integration
- Problem-solving skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Oversaw 16-21 students per class.
- Supervised team of grade level staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 15 in the development plan of building a new school.
Technology Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Notebook, PowerSchool, Intellitools, Board Maker, TieNet, Aimsweb Progress Monitoring System, Educational Ipad Applications, SmartBoard, Document Camera, Apple TV, Classroom Sound Amplification System, STAR testing, MAP Testing
Certification
- Certified Teacher (CT) - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
- Apple Teacher Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Special Education Certification - ND Department of Education.
- Early Childhood Education Certification - ND Department of Education.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Valley City Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
Special Education Strategist
West Fargo Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2011
UND Resident Teacher
North Central of Barnes
08.2005 - 05.2006
Substitute Teacher
Valley City Public Schools
01.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Valley City State University
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
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