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Tammie Yearwood

Ellenwood,GA

Summary

Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 33 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 5 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Fulton County Schools
11.2012 - 12.2022
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.



Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb Schools
08.1996 - 09.2012
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.

Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb County Schools
01.1989 - 05.1996
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb County Schools
08.1980 - 05.1985
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA
08.1980

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Expectation Management
  • District Standards
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Professional Development
  • Common Core Standards
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Summer School Instruction

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year - Carey Reynolds Elementary - 1992

Teacher of the Year Murphey Candler Elementary - 1999

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Fulton County Schools
11.2012 - 12.2022

Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb Schools
08.1996 - 09.2012

Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb County Schools
01.1989 - 05.1996

Elementary School Teacher

Dekalb County Schools
08.1980 - 05.1985

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Morris Brown College

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