Tiffany Hunter
Camp Hill
Summary
Passionate about fostering nurturing and engaging classroom environment, with strong foundation in child development and educational psychology. Well-versed in curriculum design and lesson planning, utilizing interactive teaching methods and technology integration. Dedicated to inspiring young minds and fostering lifelong love of learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Rutherford Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with instructional specialists and teachers k-5 to develop the district’s social studies curriculum for 4th grade
- Develops weekly lesson plans to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of all learners
- Knowledgeable and highly qualified in all content areas (math, science, social studies, and English/language arts)
- Implements Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) and Gifted Individualized Education Plans (GIEP’s) for students with exceptional disabilities
- Provided differentiated instruction to all students using small groups, testing accommodations/modifications, and delivery of instruction
- Collaborates with instructional specialists, teachers/support staff members in monthly Collaborative Learning Team meetings to create lesson plans that are aligned with the current standards and district initiatives
- Communicated with parents via email Class Dojo, and parent/teacher conferences about student progress, classroom concerns, upcoming assignments, etc
- Assessed students’ growth using formal and informal assessments
- Established routines, procedures and implemented positive discipline through the use of positive reinforcement and other school-based incentives
- Attended professional learning sessions on various topics such as integrating technology in instruction small groups
- Provided students with a culturally responsive and diverse learning environment
- Implemented MindUP curriculum/Responsive Classroom learning approaches
5th Grade Teacher
Iron Forge Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with instructional specialists and teachers k-5 to develop the district’s social studies curriculum for 5th grade
- Developed weekly lesson plans to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of all learners
- Knowledgeable and highly qualified in all content areas (math, science, social studies, and English/language arts)
- Implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) for students with exceptional disabilities
- Provided differentiated instruction to all students using small groups, testing accommodations/modifications, and delivery of instruction
- Collaborated with the reading specialist, teachers/support staff members in weekly Collaborative Learning Team meetings to create lesson plans that are aligned with the current standards and district initiatives
- Communicated with parents via email Class Dojo, and parent/teacher conferences about student progress, classroom concerns, upcoming assignments, etc
- Assessed students’ growth using formal and informal assessments
- Established routines, procedures and implemented positive discipline through the use of positive reinforcement and other school-based incentives
- Attended professional learning sessions on various topics such as implementing Text Dependent Analysis (TDA’s)
- Provided students with a culturally responsive and diverse learning environment
- Implemented MindUP curriculum/Responsive Classroom learning approaches
- Collaborated with several school members to write the 5th grade social studies curriculum for the district
3rd Grade Teacher
Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Organized the classroom and developed weekly lesson plans to fit the academic and diverse needs of all students
- Knowledgeable and highly qualified in all content areas (math, science, social studies, and English/language arts)
- Implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) for students with exceptional disabilities
- Provided differentiated instruction to all students in a Spanish immersion program through the use of small groups, testing accommodations/modifications, and delivery of instruction
- Collaborated with instructional coaches, teachers/support staff members in weekly Collaborative Learning Team meetings to create lesson plans that aligned with the current standards
- Communicated with parents via email and student-led parent/teacher conferences about student progress, classroom concerns, upcoming assignments, etc
- Assessed students’ growth using formal and informal assessments
- Served as a member of the leadership team: responsibilities included collaborating with other grade level chairs and administration to discuss and implement continuous school improvement plan, serve as a mentor to fellow co-workers on grade level, create agendas, discuss and share best practices/effectiveness of instructional strategies in grade-level classrooms
- Established routines, procedures and implemented positive discipline through the use of positive reinforcement and other incentives
- Attended regular professional learning sessions on various topics i.e., differentiated instruction, implementing technology into classroom instruction and project based learning
- Provided students with a culturally responsive and diverse learning environment
- Implemented MindUP curriculum/Responsive Classroom learning approaches
- Taught Young Scholars to rising 3rd grade students during the summer
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher
Oakland Elementary School
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Taught 3rd and 5th grade students with an average of 28 students
- Organized the classroom and developed weekly lesson plans to fit the academic needs of all students
- Knowledgeable and highly qualified in all content areas (math, science, social studies, and English/language arts)
- Implemented IEP’s for students with exceptional disabilities
- Provided differentiated instruction to all students in a co-teaching classroom setting through the use of small groups, testing accommodations/modifications, and delivery of instruction
- Collaborated with teachers/staff members in weekly grade level meetings to create lesson plans that aligned with the current standards
- Communicate with parents via email, text, Class DoJo, student-led parent/teacher conferences about student progress, classroom concerns, upcoming assignments, etc
- Assessed students’ growth using district wide assessments and statewide assessments
- Served as grade level chair and leadership team member for 3 years: responsibilities include collaborating with other grade level chairs and administration to discuss and implement continuous school improvement plan, serve as a mentor to fellow co-workers on grade level, create agendas and conduct weekly grade level meetings, discuss and share best practices/effectiveness of instructional strategies in grade-level classrooms
- Established routines, procedures and implemented positive discipline through the use of Class Dojo, weekly coupons, and other incentives
- Attended regular professional learning sessions on various topics such as differentiated instruction, implementing technology into classroom instruction and project based learning
- Served on school council committee as Secretary from 2015-2016
- Served as a committee member to the Young Men of Distinction group to work with young at-risk boys
Education
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gordon State College
Barnesville05-2013
Skills
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- STEM Instruction Strategies
- Collaborative Learning Facilitation
- Inclusive Education Approaches
- Strong organizational skills
- Leadership
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Rutherford Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Iron Forge Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
3rd Grade Teacher
Bailey’s Upper Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2021
3rd and 5th Grade Teacher
Oakland Elementary School
07.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Gordon State College
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