Tavarous Faniel Jenkins
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in literacy improvement and instructional strategies. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving student success through targeted interventions. Skilled in curriculum development, data analysis, and mentoring teachers to enhance instructional practices. Reliable team player with flexible approach, adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Coach
Polk County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
- Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-5 readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2024
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Summer Learning Lead
Polk County Public Schools
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kathleen High School
LakelandBachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida Memorial University
Opa-locka, FLMaster of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Best Practices
- Parent and Student Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Medulla Elementary School in 2021 and Purcell Elementary School in 2024.
- Employed an annual Black History Program 2018-2020 and afterschool Readers Theatre Club 2019 techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
- Led class to an average 9% increase in reading standardized test scores during the 2022-2023 school year.
- Administration - Managed Purcell Elementary Summer Learning Program that hosted rising kindergarteners, current third graders and migrant students receiving remediation and/or enrichment in reading and math.
Certification
Certified K-6 Elementary Education
Certified Pre K- 3rd Primary Education
Certified K-12 Reading
Certified K-12 Exceptional Student Education
ESOL Endorsed
Timeline
Literacy Coach
Polk County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Summer Learning Lead
Polk County Public Schools
06.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher
Polk County Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
01.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Kathleen High School
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida Memorial University
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Certified K-6 Elementary Education
Certified Pre K- 3rd Primary Education
Certified K-12 Reading
Certified K-12 Exceptional Student Education
ESOL Endorsed
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