Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Seeking to acquire and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hi, I’m
Tara Schmitz
Leader
Cashton,WI
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Holmen School DistrictHolmen , WI
Servant Leadership and Character Strong Teacher
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Holmen School DistrictHolmen , WI
Special Education Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Viterbo UniversityLaCrosse, WI
Viterbo Adjunct Instructor
08.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Created and implemented diverse curriculums
- Adhered to policies, practices, and expectations of distinguished university
- Maintained accurate records, grading, and provided timely student feedback
Cashton School DistrictCashton, WI
Servant Leadership Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Created and implemented servant leadership curriculum
- Organized and led many fundraising and community minded activities
Cashton School DistrictCashton, WI
Servant Leadership Advisor
08.2015 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Organized and led many fundraising and community minded activities
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
Cashton School DistrictCashton, WI
Middle School Special Education Teacher
08.2015 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Created and implemented Common Core lessons and learning
- Team-taught Reading and Language Arts
- Created and implemented student-led IEP’s and behavior plans
- Assessed, analyzed, and utilized data to create RtI framework of building and others
Cashton School DistrictCashton, WI
Title 1 Teacher
06.2012 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Created and implemented Common Core lessons and learning
- Team-taught Reading and Language Arts
- Arranged testing schedules and implementation building wide
- Assessed, analyzed, and utilized data to create the RtI framework of our building and others
- Utilized MAP, AIMSweb, and i-Ready Assessments
Tomah School DistrictTomah, WI
Response to Intervention Specialist
06.2011 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans according to GLE’s and curriculum
- Served as a RtI Team Member – developing multiple levels of
- RtI systems and supports
- Collaborated with teachers on daily basis to implement appropriate lesson plans
- Assessed, analyzed, and utilized data to create the RtI framework of our building and others
- Trained and utilized Fountas and Pinnell
- Utilized AIMSweb data management system
K, Tomah School DistrictTomah, WI
Cross Categorical Teacher
05.2009 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans according to GLE’s and curriculum
- Led numerous fundraising projects
- Served as RtI Team Member – developing multiple levels of
- RtI systems
- Completed specific training of RtI frameworks
Royall School DistrictElroy, WI
Cross Categorical Teacher
12.2005 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Developed lesson plans according to GLE’s and curriculum
- Led numerous fund raising projects
- Taught students at levels K-12 with combined level classes
- Held position of AIMSweb Coordinator
Education
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
316 Certificate
08.2020 - 01.2012
University Overview
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
Master of Science from Cross Categorical
06.2007 - 05.2009
University Overview
Thesis – RtI Changing the Way We Teach our Children
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Graduate from Cross Categorical
05.2006 - 08.2006
University Overview
Missouri Valley College
Bachelor of Science Degree from Elementary Education
09.1999 - 05.2005
University Overview
Skills
Classcape knowledge
undefinedTraveling, baking and learning about Servant Leadership
Traveling, baking and learning about Servant Leadership
I have organized and facilitated international travel groups for the past seven years. In addition, I started and now run my small baking business, Mama T's Baked Goods. I am a lifelong learning and take every opportunity to seek knowledge in regards to Servant Leadership and the culture surrounding it.
Timeline
Servant Leadership and Character Strong Teacher
Holmen School District
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Holmen School District
08.2020 - Current
Viterbo University
316 Certificate
08.2020 - 01.2012
Servant Leadership Teacher
Cashton School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Viterbo Adjunct Instructor
Viterbo University
08.2015 - Current
Servant Leadership Advisor
Cashton School District
08.2015 - 06.2020
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Cashton School District
08.2015 - 06.2020
Title 1 Teacher
Cashton School District
06.2012 - 08.2015
Response to Intervention Specialist
Tomah School District
06.2011 - 06.2012
Cross Categorical Teacher
K, Tomah School District
05.2009 - 06.2011
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
Master of Science from Cross Categorical
06.2007 - 05.2009
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Graduate from Cross Categorical
05.2006 - 08.2006
Cross Categorical Teacher
Royall School District
12.2005 - 06.2009
Missouri Valley College
Bachelor of Science Degree from Elementary Education
09.1999 - 05.2005
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