Tina Markovich
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Hitchcock Primary, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Student Engagement. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments, significantly enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being. Skilled in implementing effective lesson plans and promoting a growth mindset, consistently achieving notable improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Hitchcock Primary
Hitchcock, TX
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Instructional Assistant
Rosenberg Elementary
Galveston, TX
07.2014 - 05.2023
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, offering insights and suggestions to support student success at home and school.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Managed classroom materials inventory, ensuring necessary supplies were available for daily lessons and activities.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
Instructional Assistant
Kipp
Galveston, TX
07.2009 - 05.2014
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided feedback on student work samples allowing teachers to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05.2019
High School Diploma -
Ball High School
Galveston, TX06.1988
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Teacher
Hitchcock Primary
07.2023 - 04.2024
Instructional Assistant
Rosenberg Elementary
07.2014 - 05.2023
Instructional Assistant
Kipp
07.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Lamar University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Galveston College
High School Diploma -
Ball High School