Tara Smith
Marysville,PA
Summary
Dedicated and patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over seventeen years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Tutor
Self
03.2018 - Current
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
Mathematics Teacher
Susquenita School District
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented engaging lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives and classroom routines.
Mathematics Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2007 - 10.2012
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA04.2010
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Mathematics
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2006
Skills
- Private Instruction
- Algebra and Geometry
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Alternative Learning Methods
Timeline
Mathematics Tutor
Self
03.2018 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Susquenita School District
10.2012 - 01.2018
Mathematics Teacher
Harrisburg School District
08.2007 - 10.2012
Masters - Educational Leadership
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Mathematics
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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