Tara Linssen
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Iforward Solutions
Grantsburg, WI
11.2020 - Current
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Integrated technology into daily lesson planning to support 21st century skills development.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for struggling students.
- Integrated art, music and physical education into core subject areas when appropriate.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Promoted critical thinking by developing problem-solving activities that encouraged higher order reasoning skills.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Elementary Teacher
Bay City Christian School
Green Bay, WI
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing opportunities for problem-solving exercises.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Masters of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Northland International University/Maranatha
Dunbar, WI05-2002
Affiliations
I love music. I have played the piano for over 30 years. I have co-directed many musicals in the school that I worked for.
Enjoys camping with my family
I love to go on walks and any type of exercise.
I also love to cook and bake.
I love reading.
Accomplishments
- Certified in Top Ten Tools Training
Certification
- Certified in Top Ten Tools on May 23, 2024
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Iforward Solutions
11.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Bay City Christian School
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Certified in Top Ten Tools on May 23, 2024
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Masters of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Northland International University/Maranatha
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