Tiffany N. Harper

Dedicated and passionate educator with over 16 years of experience in elementary education. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment, implement differentiated instruction, and integrate technology to enhance student engagement. Committed to promoting academic excellence and student success through innovative teaching methods and data-driven decision-making. Personable Instructional Coach with several years of experience identifying techniques and methods to serve students better. Committed to keeping abreast of the changing needs of the industry and developing educational programs in compliance with federal standards and regulations. Adept at providing one-on-one training sessions to students in need of extra attention.

• Breathe For Change 200 hr Certified Yoga Instructor and Social Emotional Leader and Facilitator, 06/20
• Recipient of a Certificate of Participation in AFT Teacher Leaders, 05/18/19
• Nominated into The National Society of Leadership and Success, 12/14
• ZENO Math Leader, School year 2013-2014
• A Participant in the piloting of the Everyday Mathematics curriculum, School year 2013-2014
• Participant in the mentor training at The New Teacher Center, School year 2010-2011
• Primary school teacher mentor, School year 2010-2011
• Recipient of 'A Day Made Better Award' from Office Max, 10/05/10
• Advanced student NWEA growth in reading from the 34th percentile in the fall to the 87th percentile in the spring, School year 2009-2010
• Advanced student NWEA growth in math from the 30th percentile in the fall to the 73rd percentile in the spring, School year 2009-2010
• Advanced student NWEA growth in reading from the 49th percentile in the fall to the 62nd percentile in the spring, School year 2010-2011
• Advanced student NWEA growth in math from the 33rd percentile in the fall to the 74th percentile in the spring, School year 2010-2011
• Donorschoose project grants fully funded, 02/17, 05/09, 09/09, 06/11

Available upon request

Active member of the ELA Curriculum Collaborative Steering Committee, Active member of the MTSS team, Active ILT member (SY24 and SY25), Active member of the Senior leadership Team (SY25), School based Mentor Teacher, Proficient in teaching students and training teachers to teach students with the Chicago Public Schools Skyline Curriculum, Participated in an Education Policy Fellowship with The Chicago Teachers Union/ American Federation of Teachers; school year 2018-2019, Active member of the Teacher Advisory Council at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium, Participated in an organizing institute with The Chicago Teachers Union; summer of 2018, Proud Chicago Teachers Union member, Established a private tutoring business; with a focus on reading and math for grades 2-5, A researcher of African History, Proficient in Everyday Mathematics and GO Math, Proficient in Skyline, balanced literacy; workshop model (Lucy Calkins), Computer literate, type 40 wpm using IDX, Word, Excel, Internet, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint, Studied practical and classroom Spanish for over ten years, Tutored Elementary and high school Spanish, Lead and facilitate adults and children through meditation and yoga flows as a means of relieving stress and self-regulation, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Technology Integration (e.g., SmartBoards, Google Suite), Curriculum Development, Student Assessment & Data Analysis, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Parent-Teacher Communication

• Illinois Standard Certificate, Type 03, Elementary Education
• Certificate of Advanced Studies in Curriculum and Instruction
• Certified Yoga 200hr Instructor and Social Emotional Leader and Facilitator

• Gardening
• Yoga and Meditation
• Exercise and Fitness