Tarin Abraham
Middleville,MI
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered educator with experience as an eighth-grade English Language Arts teacher, skilled in fostering academic growth, literacy development, and positive classroom culture. Experienced in using data to drive instruction, differentiating learning to meet diverse student needs, and strengthening students’ critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. Collaborative professional who partners with administrators, counselors, colleagues, and families to support students’ academic, personal, and emotional development. Committed to promoting student engagement, building strong relationships, reducing disciplinary concerns through proactive support, and contributing to a safe, inclusive, and achievement-focused school environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade English Teacher
Byron Center West Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Create a positive, inclusive environment for middle school students
- Promote literacy and engagement for students and stakeholders
- Collaborate with other ELA and math instructors to produce creative content, utilizing manipulatives, artwork, and multiple mediums
- Foster a sense of family within the program, focusing on a culminating presentation, sharing our work with the community of Byron Center
CHS Lead Virtual Mentor/Media Center Specialist
Caledonia High School-Caledonia Community Schools
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitor student progress for online course success in Michigan Virtual and similar programs
- Assist both face-to-face and Virtual students with educational content, technology, and LMS difficulties
- Communicate with parents, teachers, counselors, and all stakeholders to encourage student achievement
- Utilize educational technology programs, such as PowerSchool, Brightspace, Microsoft Word, and multiple Google products
- Create positive, safe, encouraging learning environment for students
- Assist students with accessing appropriate technology, books, and resources in Media Center
Substitute Teacher
Thornapple Kellogg Schools
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized classroom technology to enhance student learning
- Instructed and interacted with students of all grade levels
- Respected teachers’ lesson plans to the utmost of detail
6th Grade ELA Teacher
L.E. White Middle School-Allegan Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted in creating and implementing the use of new curriculum for an entire ELA department, grades 6-8
- Consult weekly with fellow ELA and special education teachers to analyze data, brainstorm new ideas, and individualize instruction
- Frequently utilize technology for instruction, student engagement, and lesson planning
- Use Common Formative Assessments and NWEA MAP test data to guide instruction
- Foster caring relationships with middle school students, staff, and parents
- Create a safe learning environment using clear, consistent expectations and standards
Substitute Teacher
Allegan Public Schools
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Utilized classroom technology to enhance student learning
- Instructed and interacted with students of all grade levels
- Respected teachers’ lesson plans to the utmost of detail
Reading/Writing Coach
Allegan High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted students with assignments in many subjects, including English Literature, Social Studies, History, Science, and varied levels of Mathematics
- Monitored student progress to evaluate the need for extra academic coaching
- Communicated with staff to accommodate special education student needs
- Cooperated with two other coaches as a team during after-school program to best service students
- Aided in the “Freshman Forward” and “Sophomore Steps” classrooms to assist struggling students
- Cultivated student, staff, and parent relationships to enhance the educational process
Student Teacher
Bauerwood Elementary
Jenison, Michigan
09.2003 - 12.2003
- Planned and implemented lessons for 6th grade classroom
- Developed daily mini-lessons, promoting students’ use of reading strategies
- Created interesting writing lessons to engage and excite students
- Cultivated encouraging and amicable relationships with parents
- Applied technology to instruction in the form of Internet research, word-processed lesson planning, and weekly newsletters
- Cooperated with inclusion teachers to best instruct students with special educational needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Language Arts, Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan12-2003
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN04-2026
Skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics
- Ability to take initiative; work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies and individuals
- Strong understanding of PBIS principles and practices
- Experience working with students in small groups, incorporating technology when appropriate
- Experience working with parents, teachers and administrators
- Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques
- The ability to integrate technology into the everyday work flow is necessary
- Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction
Timeline
8th Grade English Teacher
Byron Center West Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Thornapple Kellogg Schools
11.2018 - 01.2019
CHS Lead Virtual Mentor/Media Center Specialist
Caledonia High School-Caledonia Community Schools
08.2018 - 01.2021
6th Grade ELA Teacher
L.E. White Middle School-Allegan Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
Substitute Teacher
Allegan Public Schools
04.2014 - 09.2015
Reading/Writing Coach
Allegan High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
Student Teacher
Bauerwood Elementary
09.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English, Language Arts, Elementary Education
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education