Tiffany K. Whitfield
Mobile,AL
Summary
Teacher-focused on implementing highly effective instructional practices to improve student learning and academic performance. Educator professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students and guardians. Seeking a full-time position with an international school to gain more experience teaching ESL and become more culturally diverse.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Special Education Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Grade 3 Enrichment Teacher
American Creativity Academy/SAMA Education
Hawally, Kuwait
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Planned lessons according to American standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented advanced lesson to keep children eager to learn.
- Encouraged the students to report ideas they wanted to learn about.
- Designed multi-cultural activities during international week.
Grade 1 International Educator
American Creativity Academy/SAMA Education
Hawally, Kuwait
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Grade 1 Lead English/language Arts lesson planner
- Science Committee
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams
- MAP Testing Admin
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using IXL and Raz-Kids to update and enhance learning plans
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
First Grade Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
Mobile, AL
08.2016 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Multiple Subjects
- Case manager for 15 students for the 2016-2017 school year
- Case manager for 13 students for the 2017-2018 school year
- Worked with Kindergarten students for one quarter
- Service children with Speech and Language Impairment
- Service children with Autism, Developmental Delay, and Other Health Impairments
- Service children with ESL needs
- Provide accommodations and modifications for assessments
- Manage caseload paperwork according to the state and federal guidelines
- Developed IEPs with and without BIPs
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Assessed students' reading levels using DIBELS Next and Leveled Reading Passages
- Dibels Team member
- Implement technology for assessments and class participation
Business Owner
TKW7Enterprises
Mobile, Alabama
06.2012 - Current
- Enterprize Income Tax and Financial Services (2012)
- Income tax preparation for individual and small business returns
- Provide services for local and distance clients
- File amended returns
- Business bookkeeping
- Premeditated Tutoring (2015)
- Private tutoring services for students in K-6
- American and British Curriculum
- Develop an individualized education plan to assist students in accomplishing their goals
- Set up and explained new membership contracts
- Provide parents success rate percentage; consist of progress before tutoring service and after
Retail Sales Associate
T-Mobile
Mobile, AL
10.2012 - 10.2016
- Successfully met quotas each month by reaching sales goals for cellular and mobile broadband devices, data plans, and accessories
- Educated customers how to use devices through modeling
- Earned Breakfast of Champions by competing in the district sales goals
- Earned Team Elite by competing in the district sales goals
- Engaged in leadership skills by training new hire associates Balance cash drawers and prepare deposits daily, key holder
Second Grade Teacher
Interim Mobile County Public School System - Pearl Haskew Elementary
Mobile , AL
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and demonstrations
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Planned and implemented creative lessons
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise lesson plans
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAR testing, and weekly assessments
- Selected age-appropriate stories and read them aloud during daily story time
Teacher
Vestavia Hills Baptist Child Development Center
Birmingham, AL
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from the director
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education, K-6
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALMaster of Education - Elementary Education, K-6
University of South Alabama
AL2017
Accounting and Income Tax Seminar completion - Continuing Education Credits: 16 Hrs CEUs
Auburn University
2015
Skills
- Trusted key holder
- Creative problem solver
- Exceptional communication skills
- MS Windows proficient
- Strong client relations
- Strategic sales knowledge
- Multi-line phone talent
- Classroom management
- Manage challenging behaviors
- Implementing academic skills
- Proficient with technology
- Closing academic achievement gaps
- Strategist
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Safety awareness
Websites
Accomplishments
- University of South Alabama Tiffany K. Whitfield Endowment Scholarship for Education Students
- Dean's List, Undergraduate
- President's List, Undergraduate
- Breakfast of Champions, T-Mobile
- Team Elite, T-Mobile
Affiliations
Member of Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- Elementary Education K-6; Class B certification
- Special Education K-6; Class B certification
- Master of Education
- Elementary Education K-6; Class A certification
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research
- Protecting Human Research Participants certification
- Certification number: 2095565
Timeline
4th Grade Special Education Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
01.2022 - Current
Grade 3 Enrichment Teacher
American Creativity Academy/SAMA Education
09.2021 - 11.2021
Grade 1 International Educator
American Creativity Academy/SAMA Education
09.2018 - 11.2021
First Grade Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Interim Mobile County Public School System - Pearl Haskew Elementary
01.2016 - 03.2016
Retail Sales Associate
T-Mobile
10.2012 - 10.2016
Business Owner
TKW7Enterprises
06.2012 - Current
Teacher
Vestavia Hills Baptist Child Development Center
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education, K-6
University of South Alabama
Master of Education - Elementary Education, K-6
University of South Alabama
Accounting and Income Tax Seminar completion - Continuing Education Credits: 16 Hrs CEUs
Auburn University
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