Tammy Huggins
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Cahokia Unit School District 187
08.2022 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Cahokia Unit School District 187
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
RTI Paraprofessional
Belleville School District 118
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12.2000
Skills
- Arts Integration
- Positive Interactions
- Positive Reinforcement
- Organizational Skills
- Promote Literacy
- Time Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Social Studies
- Educational Settings
taught knitting , quilting and embroidery in after school program
During Black History month ,I taught the students about the hidden codes in quilts .These quilts were used for the underground railroad to signal slaves and the conductors where it was safe to go as well as what materials they need to bring with them on their journey.
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Cahokia Unit School District 187
08.2022 - Current
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Cahokia Unit School District 187
08.2021 - 08.2022
RTI Paraprofessional
Belleville School District 118
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
McKendree University
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