Tempest L. Covington
Madison,TN
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
University School Of Nashville
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Horizon Summer Program Teacher (Grades 1st-6th)
Horizons at University School of Nashville
06.2015 - 07.2022
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
University School Of Nashville
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
4th Grade Teacher
Robert E. Lillard Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
First Grade Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Kindergarten Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Corporate Revenue Biller/Collector
LifePoint Hospitals
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted newly converted facilities with pre-conversion A/R by using various systems for billing and collection processes.
- Communicated effectively with insurance companies and/or third-party payers to determine accurate payment status.
- Managed credit balance reports by submitting adjustments and allocating refunds to appropriate parties.
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2000 - 06.2006
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients experiencing varying medical emergencies.
- Communicated findings and patient condition updates to primary nursing staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Monitored patient condition and performed data collection to provide nursing staff and physicians with adequate information.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Education
Ed.S - Educational Administration And Supervision
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2011
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.2001
Skills
- Positive Environment Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Integration
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Setting Learning Targets
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year 2018"
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
University School Of Nashville
08.2018 - Current
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
University School Of Nashville
08.2018 - 05.2020
4th Grade Teacher
Robert E. Lillard Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Horizon Summer Program Teacher (Grades 1st-6th)
Horizons at University School of Nashville
06.2015 - 07.2022
First Grade Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
08.2013 - 05.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Carter Lawrence Elementary Magnet School
01.2012 - 05.2013
Corporate Revenue Biller/Collector
LifePoint Hospitals
06.2010 - 12.2011
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2000 - 06.2006
Ed.S - Educational Administration And Supervision
Tennessee State University
M.Ed - Elementary Education
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Tennessee State University
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