Tawny L. Kaufman
Teacher-Middle School Mathematics
Tampa,FL
Summary
Empathetic and creative teacher with a focus on ensuring student achievement through standards-based lesson creation and data-driven instruction. Passionate about student's mental health in the middle school classroom.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Middle School Math – Algebra, Pre-Algebra, 7th and 6th Grade
Tinker K-8
Tampa, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Produced successful students who passed the Algebra 1 EOC; 100% pass rate every year students were tested since first teaching the course, with 80% or more receiving a score of 5
- Produced successful students who passed the 8th grade FAST (7th and pre-algebra); 85% proficiency (2024), and 6th grade FAST; 96% proficiency (2023)
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways, to include implementing a flipped classroom
- Cultivated relationships with parents, coworkers, and military liaisons for complete support network
- Provided tutoring for all middle school math after school hours, including Saturday
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
5th Grade Math and Science
Tinker K-8
Tampa, FL
08.2009 - 05.2018
- Created and facilitated an after school science boot camp open to all students in 5th grade to deliver targeted instruction based on individual student need
- Increased parent understanding of student success and struggles through well-organized student-led conferences focused on setting goals appropriate to student ability
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and PTO involvement
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and instructional strategies, leading to improved student outcomes.
5th Grade Math and Science
Oceanside School #8
Oceanside, NY
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Produced successful students who passed the state assessment with 90% proficiency all 5 years
- Provided Math Academic Intervention Services
- Mentored at-risk students as part of the Able Intelligent Minds programs
- Developed 5th grade math curriculum
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and instructional strategies, leading to improved student outcomes.
Manager of Financial Operations
Ziff-Davis Inc.
New York City, NY
01.1996 - 03.2000
Supervisory Senior
Arthur Andersen, LLP
11.1991 - 01.1996
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY 08.2000 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL 08.1987 - 05.1991
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Recognitions
- Tinker K-8 Teacher of the Year, 2015
- Hillsborough County District Track Champions, 2018
- Middle School Math Professional Development Training Videos
- Ragnar Sprint Finisher, Northwest Passage, 2024
Student Organizations
- Computer Gaming Club, Sponsor
- Mathletes Club, Sponsor
- Boy's and Girls Middle School Coach – Basketball, Soccer, Track, and Volleyball
- Elementary and Middle Grades Math League- Coach, Sponsor
- Middle Grades Athletics-Game Manager
- Field Day Organizer
Faculty Organizations
- Middle School Math Subject Area Leader
- Elementary School Math Contact
- Leadership Team
- Math Vertical PLC- Leader
- Lighthouse Team – Academic Team Leader
- School Advisory Council Chair
- Summer School – Algebra Booster
- Math Homework Hotline
References
- Magda Mixon, District Resource Teacher, (813) 363-0482, magda.mixon@hcps.net
- Rachel Walters, Former Principal, Tinker K-8, (813) 300-5077, rachelwaltersfl@gmail.com
- Nancy Mooy, Former Principal Tinker K-8, (813) 482-6116
- Jaclyn Rowehl, Former Assistant Principal, Tinker K-8, (516) 659-3233
- Katerina Pawloski, Former Teaching Partner, Tinker K-8, (719) 580-3001
- Mary Lingo, Former Principals Secretary, Tinker K-8, (302) 381-9413
Timeline
Middle School Math – Algebra, Pre-Algebra, 7th and 6th Grade
Tinker K-8
08.2018 - Current
5th Grade Math and Science
Tinker K-8
08.2009 - 05.2018
5th Grade Math and Science
Oceanside School #8
03.2004 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Long Island University
08.2000 - 05.2002
Manager of Financial Operations
Ziff-Davis Inc.
01.1996 - 03.2000
Supervisory Senior
Arthur Andersen, LLP
11.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Tampa
08.1987 - 05.1991
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