Tiersa Baughman
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven by a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes, I leveraged collection development and student engagement skills at Clark County School District, achieving some improvements in research abilities and classroom participation. My initiatives in online research fostered a dynamic learning environment, directly contributing to the academic and emotional growth of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School-media-specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
William Orr Middle School
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum-aligned library programs, resulting in improved student understanding of research skills.
- Implemented a user-friendly online catalog system that streamlined resource searches for both students and faculty members.
- Implemented flexible scheduling practices within the media center that accommodated both individual student needs as well as collaborative learning groups.
Reading/ELA 6 and 7
Clark County School District, CCSD
William Orr Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research, continually improving instructional effectiveness.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
R. Guild Gray Elementary School
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by serving on committees focused on literacy, technology integration, or curriculum development.
- Maintained a safe learning environment through clear communication of library policies and procedures while addressing any issues that arose effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Media
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12.2003
Skills
- Collection development
- Student Engagement
- Copyright knowledge
- Multimedia production
- Online research
Timeline
School-media-specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2020 - Current
Reading/ELA 6 and 7
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2018 - 07.2020
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2014 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Educational Media
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University