Tara Stewart
Education
Hallsville,TX
Summary
Informative and stimulating teacher with experience instructing 5th through post-secondary students on principles of mathematics, science, and life skills. Adept in creating purposeful and appropriate lesson plans to help students master material. Passionate about instilling love for the subject matter in each student resulting in high achievement. Responsible Educator certified in Texas to teach Math & Science. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Realizes consistent improvement in test scores year after year.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Ore City ISD
Ore City, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
Science Teacher
Union Hill Jr High & High School
Gilmer, TX
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
Algebra 1 Teacher
Pike County School District
Zebulon, GA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of students.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Adjunct Instructor
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM
01.2006 - 07.2014
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Navigated technical difficulties in organizing virtual classrooms, adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.
Math & Science Teacher
Valley Christian Academy
Roswell, NM
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school state science competitions.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction Math (K-14)
Concordia University
Portland, OR 08.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM 01.1998 - 12.2005
Skills
Mathematical applications
Educational leadership
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum design
Technology integration
Instructional design
K-12 education
G-Suite
Critical Thinking
Recordkeeping
Standardized Testing
Data formatting
Data analysis
Work Availability
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Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Ore City ISD
08.2017 - Current
Science Teacher
Union Hill Jr High & High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Algebra 1 Teacher
Pike County School District
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction Math (K-14)
Concordia University
08.2013 - 10.2014
Math & Science Teacher
Valley Christian Academy
08.2009 - 07.2012
Adjunct Instructor
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
01.2006 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Eastern New Mexico University
01.1998 - 12.2005