Tara Rochelle McFarlin
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd grade Homeroom Teacher
Singing Hills Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for instructing students in 3rd Grade by creating lesson plans in subjects such as reading, writing, math, social studies and social and emotional learning as well as integrating with specialists in, STEM, physical education, art, and music.
Kindergarten Instructor
American Academy
07.2020 - 05.2023
- I set up and planned daily program activities, managed the classroom, and ensured the safety of the children
- I also provided accommodations to IEP students and meet with parents to discuss their child's progress.
Lead School Age Summer Camp Teacher
Goddard School
05.2020 - 07.2020
- I was responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- I worked together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
3rd grade Homeroom Teacher
Beijing World Youth Academy China
08.2018 - 07.2020
- I taught a 3rd grade homeroom classroom to English language learners
- I was responsible for grade reports, conferences, and discipline for students aged 8-10 years old
- I planned, organized, and implemented the International Bachelorette curriculum to students
- I taught science, math, history, technology, English, art, and geography.
ESL Teacher
VIPKID China
12.2017 - 08.2018
- I engaged students using total physical response, clear pronunciation, and appropriate expression
- I simplified English immersion curriculum instruction to beginning learners and extend this for advanced learners
- I assessed students using documents, record classroom data, and type feedback to parents and teachers.
Lead Foreign Language Substitute Teacher/MTSS Support Teacher
World Compass Academy
12.2016 - 12.2017
- I was involved with the learning procedures in foreign language and as a MTSS support
- In these capacities, I acted as director, developer and lead over these procedures
- I also collaborated with other educators in the school wide integration of MTSS, communicated progress with parents and worked on a variety of teams to implement the MTSS model
- I coached and trained colleagues on MTSS implementation and data analysis (i.e., scoring probes, scheduling data collection, using collected data to drive student support).
Track Coach
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
01.2014 - 01.2017
- I prepared a variety of lessons, exercises and drills largely focused on health benefits, including social and mental health benefits for improved self-esteem amongst girls.
Student Teacher
Legacy Academy
06.2016 - 12.2016
- I directed the classroom learning process under the guidance of a cooperating teacher
- I made use of instructional procedures, materials and technology
- I ensured an orderly and tidy classroom, maintained attendance records, and acted as the parent-contact
- I adhered to all expected policies and guidelines, resulting in earning my Colorado teacher's licensure.
Education
K-6 Professional Teacher Licensure -
State of Colorado
11.2016
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
11.2016
Certificate in Early Childhood Education Director -
Arapahoe Community College
09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State College
08.2004
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Instructional Strategies
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Google Classroom
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Student Support
- Parent Communication
Accomplishments
- CPR/First Aid, 2024
- Tuck Everlasting Director, 2022
- Chess Club Teacher, 2018
- MTSS Committee, 2017
- High Intermediate Spanish, Maximo Nivel, 2016
- Psi Chi Honor Society, 2004
Timeline
3rd grade Homeroom Teacher
Singing Hills Elementary
07.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Instructor
American Academy
07.2020 - 05.2023
Lead School Age Summer Camp Teacher
Goddard School
05.2020 - 07.2020
3rd grade Homeroom Teacher
Beijing World Youth Academy China
08.2018 - 07.2020
ESL Teacher
VIPKID China
12.2017 - 08.2018
Lead Foreign Language Substitute Teacher/MTSS Support Teacher
World Compass Academy
12.2016 - 12.2017
Student Teacher
Legacy Academy
06.2016 - 12.2016
Track Coach
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
01.2014 - 01.2017
K-6 Professional Teacher Licensure -
State of Colorado
Master of Education in Elementary Education -
Grand Canyon University
Certificate in Early Childhood Education Director -
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State College
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