Tara Nichols
Lyndonville
Summary
Dynamic Grade School Teacher at Lyndon Town School, skilled in fostering a growth mindset and enhancing literacy education. Successfully tailored instruction to diverse learners, promoting academic and emotional growth. Adept in parent-teacher communication and classroom management, ensuring a supportive environment that celebrates effort and perseverance. Committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade School Teacher
Lyndon Town School
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Supported diverse learners through differentiated instruction tailored to each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance in challenging tasks and celebrating effort over results alone.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Northern Vermont University: Lyndon
Lyndonville05-2018
Skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Growth mindset
- Literacy education
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Technology integration
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- The Writing Revolution Training - 2024-2025
- BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute Training - 2021
- Homegrown-Teachers College Training - 2020
Timeline
Grade School Teacher
Lyndon Town School
08.2018 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Northern Vermont University: Lyndon
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