Tara Tanner
2450 S. Meridian Rd.
Midland, Mi. 48640
989-835-9284 (home) 989-492-1527 (cell)
EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR
HIGHLY QUALIFIED
“I believe my role as a teacher at the elementary level is to prepare young students to become capable, productive members of society with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead successful lives. By catering to each student’s individual needs and providing them with real world, hands-on learning, I will be able to help students reach their highest potential.”
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSETS
Had an extensive amount of methods classes at SVSU that have prepared me to be an excellent, highly qualified teacher
Have experience teaching lessons in a variety of settings (urban, suburban, and rural)
Frequently subbing in a Cognitively Impaired classroom has helped me to respond well to diversity in the classroom and I am comfortable adapting and modifying instruction
Have a strong desire to participate in school and community activities outside of the classroom
Small business ownership has allowed me to feel comfortable in a leadership position
Am able to confidently use technology in the classroom
Have been on the Dean’s or President’s List throughout my college experience
Have a family and am able to multitask
Have traveled extensively within the United States, and have visited other countries
Am trained in administering DIBELS testing
Title I teaching has given me “real world” teaching experience
EDUCATION
Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, Mi.
Bachelors Degree (2010)- Elementary Education
Minors: Integrated Science and English
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Delta College
University Center, Mi.
Associates Degree in the Arts (2005)
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS- Midland, Mi.- Title I Teacher, Mills Elementary 2010-current
- Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional 2009-current
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
I have been an active member of SMEA (Student Michigan Education Association) since 2009.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
*MICROSOFT WORD
*POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
*INTERNET NAVIGATION
*FAMILIAR WITH SOFTWARE FOR THE CLASSROOM, SUCH AS
INSPIRATION AND KIDSPIRATION
*WEBSITE CREATION
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
YOUNG AUTHORS DAY- DELTA COLLEGE
“BRIGHTER SCHOOLS, BRIGHTER COMMUNITIES”- SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
WRITING TUTOR- AUBURN, MICHIGAN
HELPED CREATE A SCHOOL GARDEN- MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
KINDERGARTEN AID ONCE A WEEK- MIDLAND, MICHIGAN