Tamica Blanding
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Guilford County Schools, skilled in differentiated instruction and mathematical modeling. Successfully enhanced student comprehension and confidence through innovative teaching strategies and targeted homework assistance. Committed to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering diverse learners to achieve academic success.
Proactive and caring worker with 17 years of experience combined with good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Willing to grow as a professional while helping students grow academically and emotionally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Guilford County Schools
10.2007 - Current
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Tie curriculums together between grade levels to teach accelerated students 2 grade levels within a school year.
Tutor
Operation Xcel
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Support students with misunderstood concepts during afterschool tutoring and Saturday school.
- Navigated through a maximum of 12 students within 3 grade levels at a time.
Education
Master of Science - Architectural Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCBachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCMaster of Arts - Elementary Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2023
Skills
- Learning techniques
- Group tutoring
- Mathematical modeling
- Project-based learning
- Elementary school math
- Middle school math
- Algebra I
- Differentiated instruction
- Learning strategies
- Homework assistance
Timeline
Tutor
Operation Xcel
10.2022 - Current
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Guilford County Schools
10.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Architectural Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering
North Carolina A&T State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
North Carolina A&T State University
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