Tiffany Briggs
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Accomplished Kindergarten Teacher specializing in lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Successfully improved student participation and achievement through targeted support and collaboration with families and colleagues. Focused on nurturing a positive classroom culture to support all learners.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools, River Woods Elementarty
Des Moines, IA
09.2000 - Current
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Crafted engaging lesson plans that increased student participation and learning outcomes.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging collaboration and respect among students.
- Monitored and documented student progress, providing insights to guide instructional adjustments.
- Provided targeted support to at-risk students, facilitating their achievement of grade level standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and share best teaching practices.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
Head Start Teacher
Drake University Head Start
Des Moines, IA
01.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed and implemented lesson plans advancing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in Head Start program.
- Led classroom activities fostering social skills and enhancing peer interactions among students.
- Collaborated with families to enhance children's educational and emotional development.
- Assessed student progress through observations and developmental screenings.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Peter Indian Mission School
Bapchule, Arizona
09.1991 - 05.1998
- Implemented age-appropriate instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Managed classroom behavior using effective techniques to maintain a productive learning space.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on a continuous basis.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Education
LETRS
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1991
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05.1989
Skills
- Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
- Classroom and behavior management
- Elementary education expertise
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Teacher mentoring
- PLC Lead
- Staff Leadership Team
Certification
LETRS- Literacy Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling, BeGLAD certified, Orton Gillingham (OG) certified, CPI- Seclusion and Restraint, Kagan Strategies, Mandatory Reporters- Child and Dependent Adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, ACES-Adversise Childhood Experiences, FERPA, Title IX, Project Based Learning
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Des Moines Public Schools, River Woods Elementarty
09.2000 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Drake University Head Start
01.1998 - 05.2000
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Peter Indian Mission School
09.1991 - 05.1998
LETRS
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Emporia State University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Butler County Community College