Tara Nelson
Barrow
Summary
Dedicated ECE and 5th Grade Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and student assessment. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment and enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
ECE Teacher
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow
08.2025 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans that inspired preschool students' curiosity and love for learning.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate activities that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Partnered with parents to align support strategies with individual child development goals.
- Observed and assessed student progress regularly.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
- Utilized educational tools to enhance student engagement.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops for early childhood education.
5th Grade Teacher
North Slope Borough School District
Barrow
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to track and improve student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and share effective instructional strategies and resources.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork and social skills among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Instructional best practices
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Flexible and adaptive
- Reporting and documentation
- Child development
- Student rapport
- Role model
Timeline
ECE Teacher
North Slope Borough School District
08.2025 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
North Slope Borough School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University