Tarah Majors
Tow,TN
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Makes learning fun.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Blount County Schools
2008.07 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Blount County Schools
1999.08 - 2008.07
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Teacher Intern
Knox County Schools
1998.08 - 1999.05
Business Manager
Davy Crockett Riding Stables Inc
1995.01 - 1997.08
Education
Ed. S - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN08.2011
Master of Science - Educational Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN2001
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN1997
Skills
- IEP Documentation
- Documentation
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- School Policies
- Academic Material Selection
- Instructional Leadership
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- District Standards
- Parent Conferences
- Motivating Students
- Student Rapport-Building
- Community Engagement
- Different Learning Styles
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Effective Listening
- Parent and Student Communication
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Teacher
Blount County Schools
2008.07 - Current
Teacher
Blount County Schools
1999.08 - 2008.07
Teacher Intern
Knox County Schools
1998.08 - 1999.05
Business Manager
Davy Crockett Riding Stables Inc
1995.01 - 1997.08
Ed. S - Education Administration
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science - Educational Curriculum And Instruction
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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