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Tara Ali


educator
PROFILE


(708) 655 7506
manager
Experienced, dedicated teacher who has built a reputation of being hard

mrs.tara.ali@gmail.com working, enthusiastic, innovative, and a team player. Known for fostering
a love of learning in her students and helping them reach their full potential.
Effective communicator who establishes collaborative partnerships with
parents and colleagues. Skilled in differentiation and making learning
Spicewood, Texas
engaging and enriching. Recognized for excellence in classroom
management, organization, and interpersonal skills.

CORE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


COMPETENCIES

CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 09/2016-Present
Differentiation
Lake Travis Independent School District
Balan ced Literacy
Taught in a variety of classrooms from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Implemented
Class roo m Managemen t lesson plans in creative and engaging ways. Demonstrated excellent communication
skills with grade-level team members, the classroom teacher, and office staff.
Curriculum Developmen t
Coopera tiv e Lea rning
Technology Integra tion 2 ND GRADE TEACHER 08/2007-06/2012

Collab ora tion Ogden Avenue Elementary / LaGrange, IL
Created a classroom environment that propelled student growth academically,
socially, and emotionally. Consistently commended for having high, but attainable,
EDUCATION expectations for all students. Established exemplary partnerships with parents and
colleagues. Developed an 8-week integrated research study of ancestry and

MA // CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION immigration. Contributed to the school community in the following ways:
Concordia University, River Forest, IL Grade Level Team Leader
2006 2008 Mentor for first-year colleagues
Leader of Speech and Drama Club and Environment Club

BS // ELEMENTARY EDUCATION School Dining Room Coordinator
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL Head of Staff Social Committee
2001 2003 Facilitated rollout of new Social Studies and Science curricula
UNDERGRADUATE
COURSEWORK
Parkland College, Champaign, IL
1999-2001 3 RD GRADE TEACHER 08/2005-08/2007

Ogden Avenue Elementary / LaGrange, IL
Provided high-quality instruction to all students in a fun, caring classroom community.
CERTIFICATION

Prepared students for state testing with meaningful and innovative instruction.
Implemented Reading and Writing Workshop into the curriculum. Created a Living
Museum biography unit. Incorporated Second Steps, a Social-Emotional Learning
EC-6 Teachin g Certif icate
Program, into the classroom. Contributed to the school community in the following
Texas ways:
Valid throug h 2022
Grade Level Team Leader
K-9 Tea ching Ce rt ificat e District Science Committee
Illin ois Building Technology Committee
Valid throug h 2021

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