Tara Raphael
6307 Las Flores Drive
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at the Mandel Jewish Community Center, excelling in lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Successfully enhanced student engagement and development through innovative activities and strong classroom management. Committed to fostering positive relationships with families, driving academic success and personal growth for every child.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mandel Jewish Community Center
Boynton Beach, FL
07.2018 - 12.2024
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Assessed student performance, adjusting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated classroom activities that promote social skills and emotional development.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Co-Lead Teacher
Bnai Torah
Boca Raton, FL
07.2013 - 08.2022
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Assessed student performance, adjusting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated classroom activities that promote social skills and emotional development.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Lesson development
- Staff development
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
Elementary education K-6 with ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mandel Jewish Community Center
07.2018 - 12.2024
Co-Lead Teacher
Bnai Torah
07.2013 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University