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
Kentucky Public Schools
07.2008 - 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
Boone County, KY
08.2016 - 05.2019
- 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
05.1999 - 12.2008
- 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.