Tara King Smith
3449 Sagewood Trail, Birmingham,AL
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents. Successfully mentored new teachers, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes social and cognitive development in young learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Mountain Brook City Schools
08.2000 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and progress.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback and improvement tracking.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged curiosity and engagement among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications-Broadcasting
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL03-1994
Skills
- Tailored teaching methods to meet the needs of students
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Creates engaging learning opportunities for young children
- Proficient in teamwork
Affiliations
NAEYC
NCTE
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Mountain Brook City Schools
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts - Communications-Broadcasting
University of Alabama At Birmingham