Tiffany Otterman
Florence,KY
Summary
Motivated, hardworking, focused professional with highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills that has an an expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths and ability to build relationships and a positive rapport with coworkers and customers. Candidate can tackle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, successfully manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and has a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Boone And Covington Independent School District
2008.07 - Current
- Created/implemented unit plans
- Analyze data to evaluate student growth
- Train/Teach others how to use programs, mainly online programs
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement/improvement.
- Developed/administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency/understanding.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address/resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies. 88% of students reached usage goal
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement. Students improved (42% in the state)
Instructional Facilitator
Boone County Schools
2016.08 - 2019.05
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Manager
B. Moss Clothing Company
1999.05 - 2008.12
- Managed inventory and ordered products accordingly
- Schedule of store operation by creating employees' schedules
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Grew store's sales by 48%
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
05.2005
M.D. - Teacher As Leader
05.2008
M.D. - Rank !
05.2012
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Documenting Results
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Effective Listening
- Organizational Development Knowledge
- Strategy Implementation
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Data
Accomplishments
- Administration - Managed standard-based unit development and data analyst teams, monitoring student growth.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Collins Elementary staff for the 2016-2017 school year.
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