Tara Turner
Mount Holly Springs
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record over the past 20 years of teaching, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and interactive methods, fostering a supportive learning environment. Recognized for mentoring peers and effectively communicating with parents, ensuring every student achieves their highest potential.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
ESS
03.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Teacher
Free Gospel Bible Institute
09.2015 - Current
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations by maintaining accurate records, submitting timely reports, and adhering to all policies and procedures.
- Oversaw progress monitoring assessments to ensure that all students were achieving at their highest potential.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism when dealing with sensitive information or challenging situations during the course of an evaluation.
- Provided valuable input during proposal writing processes, contributing to successful project acquisitions for the organization.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing evaluation frameworks, identifying areas for improvement or adaptation based on changing circumstances or needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Manager
Liberty Tax Service
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Teacher
Keen Mountain Christian Academy
01.1997 - 05.2015
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2017
No Degree - Teaching
Free Gospel Bible Institute
Export, PA05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher
ESS
03.2016 - Current
Manager
Liberty Tax Service
01.2016 - 10.2022
Teacher
Free Gospel Bible Institute
09.2015 - Current
Teacher
Keen Mountain Christian Academy
01.1997 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Education
Liberty University
No Degree - Teaching
Free Gospel Bible Institute
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