Tara Stum
Sterling,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Upbeat and devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with good decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Prairie School District RE-11-J
08.2023 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, and history.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Paraprofessional
Plainview School RE-2
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Desk Clerk
Core Financial
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct staff members
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lamar Community College
Lamar, COSkills
- Educational assistance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Social development and integration
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Business correspondence
- Recordkeeping
- Filing and data archiving
- Spreadsheet management
- Social media knowledge
- Sorting and labeling
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Standardized tests
- Elementary Education
Locations
- Sterling, CO, 80751
- Towner, CO, 81071
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Prairie School District RE-11-J
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Plainview School RE-2
08.2018 - 05.2023
Desk Clerk
Core Financial
12.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lamar Community College
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