Tara Whitmore
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Dedicated Curriculum Coordinator well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials. Offering 9 years of experience in diverse spaces advocating for equitable spaces within general and special education settings. Proven history of implementing innovative plans for optimized learning and retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Interventionist
Birmingham Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and supported the development of young children with documented developmental delays
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each child and family.
- Provided ongoing parent education and support, empowering families to actively participate in their child's development.
- Over 80% of students on caseload met/or exceeded IFSP outcomes
Contract Curriculum Writer
Lily Jones Education, LLC
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted thorough research on subject matter in order to create complex and engaging high school social studies lessons .
- Collaborated with editors and supervisors to create engaging and inclusive lesson plans and assessments for an ed-tech company.
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
- Created content aligned to national standards and learning objectives
- Completed assigned tasks and objectives in timely and organized manner while meeting deadlines and communicating with supervisors and editors about project progression.
Resource Room Teacher
Avondale School District
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that connected various subjects, promoting deeper understanding and real-world application.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction according to their specific strengths and challenges, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with students built on trust and mutual respect, inspiring increased confidence in their own abilities to achieve academic success.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Successfully administered English and Language Arts curriculum to two classrooms of students
- Modified the curriculum through engagement, classroom community structures, and differentiation.
- Based on the 5D+ Rubric for Instructional Growth and Teacher Evaluation) rated as proficient in areas such as: Use of Formative Assessments, Differentiated Instruction,
and Teacher Knowledge of Content - Over 80% of 44 students met or exceeded their projected yearly growth along with scores on the M-Step State Assessment in which 44.7% of students were proficient in state ELA standards and 19.1% of students were in advanced proficiency in ELA standards.
Special Education Teacher
New York
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Rewrote and modified curriculum along with differentiating instruction for a classroom of students that was made up of 40% of students with exceptionalities.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to modify curriculum units and lessons in order to better support students with disabilities and various learning differences.
- Created units to develop prerequisite skills for grade level concepts.
Education
Masters - Early Childhood Special and General Education
Teachers College- Columbia University
New York, NY2015
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Community Services
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 2012
Skills
- Differentiating Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Inclusive and Anti-Racist Pedagogy
- Special Education Curriculum
- Curriculum Writing and Implementation
- Diverse Student Populations
- Digital Learning Platforms
- Content Creation
- Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Certification
- Certified Curriculum Designer, Educator Forever Agency - December 2023
Timeline
Contract Curriculum Writer
Lily Jones Education, LLC
10.2023 - 01.2024
Early Interventionist
Birmingham Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Resource Room Teacher
Avondale School District
09.2021 - 08.2023
Fifth Grade Teacher
Fenton Area Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
New York
01.2015 - 01.2019
Masters - Early Childhood Special and General Education
Teachers College- Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Community Services
Michigan State University
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