Tara McDowell
Guthrie,OK
Summary
Compassionate, highly motivated, and goal-driven educator with 14 years experience in guiding freshman students toward academic and social success. Proven ability at building rapport with diverse student populations. Highly skilled at providing feedback on individual progress and addressing student needs. Effective collaborator and leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Success Coach
Orbis Education
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress reports and observations using established data collection systems.
- Provided one-on-one coaching and workshops to help students develop successful academic strategies.
- Identified at-risk students through early warning indicators, then implemented intervention strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures within the Academic Success Center to make improvements when needed.
- Collaborated with faculty, advisors, and counselors to ensure students receive the best possible support.
- Data management using Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Physicians Office Assistant (part-time)
Fidelis Radiology
Tulsa, OK
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Update databases with medical data, verify changes in information and maintain 99% accuracy.
- Liaison between technicians and physicians to ensure accurate data communications.
9th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
Jenks, OK
07.2008 - 08.2023
- Established and enforced clear class objectives to promote consistent education for approximately 150+ freshman students annually.
- Reshaped ELL class structure to address learning inequities.
- Provided key academic and social supports to AVID I students to ensure college readiness.
- Utilized various technology components to engage students and adults to diversify instruction.
- Created and managed outside vendors for educational enrichment.
- Thirteen year member of AVID site team, promoting schoolwide culture of life-long learning skills and strong study habits for students in preparation for higher-level education.
- Devised improvement strategies for struggling learners through performance assessments.
- Created curriculum focused learning plans to meet district and state requirements for instruction.
- Modified district assessments in collaboration with other subject and grade-level teachers.
- Maintain 15+ hours of professional development annually.
- Voting member on various site and district wide committees.
- Held leadership positions with several extra-curricular activities.
- Organized and facilitated multiple community night events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Relations And Child Development
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Dynamics, Canvas LMS
- Video conferencing skills
- Student engagement & development
- Meet targets and deadlines efficiently
- Analytical skills
- Effective communicator
- Creative problem solving
- Compliance of required curriculum
Community Involvement
House Corporation Board, House Management Team, Gamma Phi Beta-Beta Psi 2022-present
Jenks Trojan Lacrosse Booster Club Secretary 2021-2022
Jenks Lady Trojan Lacrosse Booster Club President 2017-2018, Vice-President 2016-2017
Chairwoman - Beta Psi, Gamma Phi Beta 50th Anniversary Celebration at OSU 2008
Timeline
Academic Success Coach
Orbis Education
07.2022 - Current
Physicians Office Assistant (part-time)
Fidelis Radiology
01.2018 - 01.2023
9th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jenks Public Schools
07.2008 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Family Relations And Child Development
Oklahoma State University
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