Tara Lewis
Hastings,NE
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 5 years of experience in Middle School English Language Arts. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes lesson planning and building positive relationships. Committed to creating a comfortable learning environment for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans and activities to help students achieve learning outcomes.
- Assess student progress and provide feedback to both students and parents.
- Implement consistent routines and set clear expectations for behavior to create a safe and calm classroom environment for all students.
- Develop strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop a strong professional learning community for grade-level content.
- Utilize data to inform instructional decisions.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Created lesson plans to align with curriculum pacing guide.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, graded assignments, and summative tests.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, helping to improve their skills over time.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and behavioral issues.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assisted in development of curriculum materials, aligning content with state standards for 8th Grade English Language Arts.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha05.2013
Skills
- Grammar Proficiency
- Instructional Planning
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska Omaha
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