Tara Temple

Experience

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  Various Companies

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2019

  Additional Experience

  ➤ 3rd Grade Teacher – Saint Anthony de Padua – 2011 to 2019➤ 5th/6th Grade Science Teacher/Science Fair Coordinator – Saint Anthony de Padua – 2010 to 2011

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  Warren Elementary School

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  2nd Grade Teacher

  ➤ Implemented the Responsive Classroom approach and established clear objectives for lessons and assignments.➤ Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities along with the implementation of field trips.➤ Monitored class progress and communicated with parents to meet as well as improve their child's educational goals.➤ Conducted performance analysis to assess current state and prioritize performance issues based on organizational goals.➤ Effectively ensured consistent implementation of behavior techniques and specific classroom management structures.➤ Organized and maintained a system for accurate/complete record-keeping, grading, along with reporting for students.➤ Continuously created lesson plans according to student's academic needs, including both individual and group work. Show less

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  South Bend Community School Corporation

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  Teacher

  2nd grade

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  South Bend Empowerment Zone

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Teacher Leader, Technology Team

  ➤ Cultivated a collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep the team motivated about achieving goals.➤ Successfully trained and supported teachers in utilizing technology for enhanced teaching and learning techniques.➤ Planned professional development for the program and procured equipment through the Digital Learning Coordinator.➤ Coordinated various department functions for a team of teachers in order to create a strong standard-based curriculum.➤ Provided in-service training for staff by modeling/coaching in the area of educational strategies to enhance outcomes.➤ Shared instructional resources, supported colleagues in the classroom, and facilitated learning amongst educators.➤ Analyzed data to inform instruction, mentored new teachers, led school initiatives, and shared improved lesson plans. Show less

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  Career and Success Academy South Bend

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Second Grade Math & Science Teacher

  ➤ Collaborated on grade-wide STEM projects focused on designing and building based on children's novels.➤ Successfully created lesson plans for children at various levels and tailored them to each particular learning style.➤ Heavily contributed as a valuable team member in the collaboration of curriculum development for various training.➤ Coordinating monthly parent conferences to facilitate good communication and educate parents on student progress.➤ Effectively providing student academic support outside class time to improve all learning and educational performance.➤ Applied positive reinforcement methods to redirect negative behaviors by conducting educational classroom activities.➤ Employed assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods as well as foster creative thinking. Show less

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  Troutman Elementary School

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  Third Grade Teacher

  ➤ Consistently working with leaders/teachers to ensure all students have the proper work and materials to be successful.➤ Establishing policies and procedures that successfully enhance learning experiences while ensuring safety of students.➤ Creating student data procedures to assess students' strengths or weaknesses and determine areas needing improvements.➤ Effectively maintaining a system for accurate/complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for assigned students.➤ Strategically planning and preparing for the school year by selecting a curriculum based on specific state requirements.➤ Performing one-on-one coaching with students who require customized training tailored to individual learning types.➤ Continuously conducting small group and individual classroom activities based on various differentiated learning needs. Show less

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  Long Creek Elementary

  Aug 2024 - now

  Third Grade Teacher