Tara Lochner
Wake Forest
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 21 years of experience seeking a scholarship opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Passionate about advancing instructional design and fostering meaningful student learning through research-based practices and innovative curriculum development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wake County Public School System
02.2022 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging lessons to diverse student populations
- Manage classroom logistics, deadlines, and student progress tracking
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administration
- Resolve conflicts and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapt quickly to curriculum changes and new technologies
Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Served as a Teacher Mentor - helped promote the growth and development of the beginning teacher to improve student learning
Teacher
Wake County Public School System
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Plan and develop daily lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards
- Collaborate with co-workers to plan and implement units of instruction
- Communicate with students, families, and school faculty in an effective and positive manner
- Use data to monitor and provide appropriate whole group instruction to meet the needs of all students in the instructional environment
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public School System
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Assume responsibility for overseeing student behavior in class and surrounding areas
- Review all plans, duties and schedules to be followed during the instructional day
- Teach the outlined lesson instructed by the regular teacher
- Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom
Teacher Assistant
Wake County Public School System
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Assist the teacher with planning and implementing instructional duties and activities
- Prepare instructional materials
- Assist lead teacher in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned area
- Assist the teacher with maintaining classroom files and records in accordance with rules and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Mathematics
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service excellence
- Conflict resolution
Certification
State Educator License, North Carolina, Current
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Teacher
Wake County Public School System
02.2022 - Current
Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
08.2018 - 02.2022
Teacher
Wake County Public School System
08.2014 - 03.2018
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public School System
01.2011 - 08.2014
Teacher Assistant
Wake County Public School System
01.2004 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education with a concentration in Mathematics
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Wake Technical Community College
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