Tamara Lee

Phone: (805) 490-7532 Email: shadowrider2001ca@yahoo.com

1418 E. First St. Long Beach, CA 90802

CREDENTIALS/EDUCATION: Master of Science in Administration, Pepperdine Educational Leadership Academy July, 2013 Single Subject Teaching Credential, Foundation Level Math 2011 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) 1996 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, math supplemental, California State University, Northridge 1995 TECH II, California English Language Development Test (CELDT) trained, 6 Traits Writing, 6 Minute Reading Solution LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: Green Dot Public Schools 2011-present Advise implementation of the Gates grant on teacher effectiveness as a Member of the Evaluation Committee Report between the district and school as School Site Liaison for Teacher Effectiveness focusing on the new teacher evaluation Provide staff development as a Member of the Instructional Leadership Team Collaborate on the school budget as a Member of the School Advisory Committee Student Study Team (SST) Grade Level Coordinator Coordinate Participatory Action Research mentoring program Mathnasium Learning Center 2006-2009 Lead weekly staff meetings focusing on student achievement and customer service Evaluated and provided coaching for staff members Aspire Public Schools 2009-2011 Chaired Math Department by running weekly meetings and providing math staff development Simi Valley Unified 1996-2004, 2005-2009 Trained and coached seven student teachers Served as Student Council Advisor, PTA board teacher representative, and math school site coach Collaborated as a member of the District Technology Committee, District Writing Committee, and School Leadership Team Co-presented in-service training in technology, all areas of curriculum content, and instructional strategies for English language learners at the school site. TECHNOLOGY Technology Specialist for school site for Park View Elementary Developed and conducted numerous training programs assisting teachers to receive technology certification. Instruct staff and students to use Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office Partnered with Wellpoint/Bluecross and received over $30,000 in computers to start computer lab ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: Instructed reading and writing through a balanced literacy program while grouping English Language Development (ELD) students according to California English Language Test (CELDT) levels. Chaired the committee and wrote the proposal to implement the former ELD program. Co-wrote and modeled former ELD curriculum for the district. Tracked reading level progress of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in the ELD program.

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EXPERIENCE: Green Dot Public Schools: Animo Phillis Weatley, Los Angeles, CA 2011-present A public school choice charter taken over from LAUSD after multiple years of program improvement. Middle School Math Teacher-Math 6 and 7 Founding teacher at a transition school. Work as a collaborative team member to raise our API by 41 points the first year. Member of Instructional Leadership Team and School Advisory Committee. Member of Evaluation Committee and School Site Liaison for Teacher Effectiveness. Deciding member of the Discipline Review Board. Coordinate staff community development events as the Social Committee Chair. Collaborate with grade level team on students needing behavioral and academic intervention. Participate in monthly data analysis. Lead professional development and assist teachers with setting up Donors Choose projects. Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy, Huntington Park, CA A high quality charter school that prepares urban youth for college. Middle School Math Teacher-Math 6, Science 6, Algebra I Taught 6th grade middle school math and science. Volunteered to move to 8th grade algebra mid-year after 50% of the 8th grade team resigned. Math lead. Emphasized academic discourse and rigor. Wrote the mathematics Response to Intervention proposal. Collaborated with grade level team on focused power standards instruction and spiral review. Created instructional resources for grade level team including an emphasis on differentiation. Participated in regular data talks based on Cycle of Inquiry. Implemented Instructional Guidelines and best practices as established by the district. 2009-2011

Park View Center School, Simi Valley, CA 1996-2004, 2005-2009 A California Distinguished Elementary School receiving Title I funds. Elementary Teacher Grades 4, 5, and 6 Twelve years teaching grades 4 to 6 in general education and ELD classrooms across all curriculum areas. Consolidated ELD and ELA written and oral English language convention programs within the grade level to create a targeted program that resulted in 14% growth in Advanced and Proficient CST ELA scores between 5th grade 2008 and 6th grade 2009 test results. Demonstrated ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on students interests and needs, at the most appropriate level. Utilized solid organizational, work, and time management skills. Maintained strong interpersonal relations. Upheld effective oral and written communication skills with students, colleagues, principal, and parents. Performed effectively both as an autonomous, self-motivated individual and as an active, contributing team member. Collaborated with grade level team on data teams to create monthly standards based action plans. Utilized math manipulates, partner discussion, and math logbooks as well as varied assessment tools to supplement structured curriculum. Mathnasium of Simi Valley, Simi Valley, CA A math learning center for kindergarten through high school. Director/Owner Taught math to students from elementary level to Algebra I. Created individualized curriculum based on pre-tests and kept open communication with parent. Modified pace and instruction as needed. Performed all duties of a director including hiring, training, marketing, accounting, etc. Hoover Middle School, Long Beach, CA A culturally diverse urban Title I middle school Teacher Math 7 Shared good teaching strategies during staff development Trained on essential elements of effective instruction Communicated regularly with parents via homework website and phone 2006-2009

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