Tara Raymond
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Highly qualified science teacher dedicated to student success by encouraging higher order thinking and engagement in students. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Duluth Middle School
06.2016 - Current
- 7th, 8th and High School Physical Science teacher
- Science Department Chair
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Developed diversified lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
- Mentored new teacher in successful strategies, techniques, materials and supplementary technologies.
- Maintained current industry knowledge by reading publications, attending conferences and completing training including Gifted and EL certification
- Robotics Club Sponsor
- Science Fair Sponsor
- Gardening Club Sponsor
- Mentor Teacher
- 2022 Teacher of the Year
Teacher
Radloff Middle School
07.2013 - 05.2016
- 8th grade Physical Science, High School Physical Science, Georgia Studies teacher
- Developed differentiated lesson plans to meet needs of both special education and ESOL populations simultaneously
- Mentor: Georgia Tech Fellowship
- Ensured open communication among students, teacher and parents to ensure student success using e-class, email and parent phone contact
- Accurately maintain and evaluate student grades, records, and test data for use in instructional planning
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- XFAT Committee Member assisting in development of school wide behavior management plan, development of data notebooks, and creating positive school culture, 2014-2015
- Robotics Club Sponsor
Teacher
East Cobb Middle School
10.2012 - 06.2013
- 8th Grade science and social studies teacher
- Implemented researched based instruction practices to integrate curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards in daily lesson plans to maximize student achievement
- Utilized variety of technology resources; smart board, student response systems, video streaming, computer labs and Elmo's to enhance engagement and increase student learning
- Provided tutoring for CRCT remediation in reading to ensure readiness for EOCT
Teacher
J.J. Daniell Middle School
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Wrote and implemented inquiry based lessons for multiple science concentrations while preparing students for standardized tests by making real world connections to curriculum
- Organized and implemented grade level remediation for students based on common assessment data
- Sponsor of invitational morning workshops focusing on individual student weaknesses
- Support school wide behavior management plan as 7th grade detention monitor
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
Teacher
Campbell Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2005
- 8th Grade Science Teacher
- Appraised and developed classroom environment and lesson plans that maximize student potential and growth
- Worked as internship teacher while obtaining certification through METRO RESA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA08.1999
Teacher Alternative Preparation Program -
Georgia
05.2005
Skills
- Gifted Certified
- ESOL Certified
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Positive Student Engagement and Learning Environment
- Critical Thinking and Inquiry Based Instruction
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Small Group Tutoring and Instruction
Accomplishments
2022 Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Teacher
Duluth Middle School
06.2016 - Current
Teacher
Radloff Middle School
07.2013 - 05.2016
Teacher
East Cobb Middle School
10.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
J.J. Daniell Middle School
01.2007 - 06.2011
Teacher
Campbell Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kennesaw State University
Teacher Alternative Preparation Program -
Georgia
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