MyResume
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Tara Fox
[email protected]
Objective
I am committed to seeing adolescents develop a Biblical worldview, nurture leadership traits, and cultivate a love for learning.
Education
Master of Arts in Education May 2011
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelors of Science in Telecommunication Management, Summa Cum Laude August 2006
Bachelors of Arts in English, Cum Laude August 2006
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Concentration in Adolescent Literacy
- GPA 4.0/4.0
Bachelors of Science in Telecommunication Management, Summa Cum Laude August 2006
Bachelors of Arts in English, Cum Laude August 2006
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Minor in Piano Performance
- GPA 3.84/4.0
Experience
Northwest Christian Academy, Miami, FL August 2006-present
Student Leadership Institute Director (August 2008-present)
Educator (August 2006-present)
Student Leadership Institute Director (August 2008-present)
- Spearheaded course plans for Student Leadership Institute (SLi) classes.
- Created and taught SLi curricula focusing on student leadership development.
- Formed a Student Leadership Council to lead service initiatives.
- Started an end-of-the-year SLi Banquet to highlight student leadership achievement.
- Organized service projects within the school and local community.
Educator (August 2006-present)
- Taught 6-8th grade English and 7-8th grade reading (2006-2010, 2012-present).
- Advised yearbook class (2006-present).
- Taught Old Testament, New Testament and Biblical worldview studies (2010-2011).
- Effectively designed curriculum and yearly lesson plans for all classes.
- Created and taught curriculum for in-house professional development courses.
- Integrated technology into the classroom by supplementing lessons with PowerPoint presentations, word processors, and Internet resources.
- Collaborated with students to produce a bi-monthly school newsletter (2008-2010).
- Consistently incorporated cooperative learning into teaching objectives.
- Implemented student-centered reading strategies to aid student comprehension.
- Planned and supervised various school field trips relating to both literature and science.
- Built constructive and encouraging relationships with parents and students.
- Developed positive relationships with fellow faculty and staff, contributing to the on-going teaching dialogue through the sharing of ideas and resources.
- Created and maintained an online website through SchoolWorld that aided communication and instruction through class syllabi, lesson objectives, lecture notes, message boards, and other supplemental resources (2008-2010).
- Utilized an online grade book to better facilitate parent communication.
- Provided content for school website and coordinated student articles for website.
- Taught classes for our Professional Teachers Institute in-house educators training program.
Honors & Organizations
Northwest Christian Academy
University of Florida
- Professional Teacher of the Year, 2010-2011
- Professional Teacher of the Year, 2009-2010
- Professional Teacher of the Year, 2007-2008
- Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2006-2010
- Member of the Professional Teacher Institute, 2006-present
University of Florida
- Dean’s List, 4 years
- Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholarship, 4 years
- Leslie Smith Telecommunication Award, 2006
- Golden Key Honor Society, member
- Campus Crusade for Christ, bible study leader
Certifications & Skills
- CPR certified, 2014
- Proficient writing skills, both formal and journalistic
- Proficient with iMovie, PhotoStory 3, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Movie Maker Live
- Proficient with Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and OneNote
- Proficient with projectors and
video equipment
- Experience with Wikis, blogs, and social networks
After School Involvements
- Class of 2015 Sponsor, 2013-2015
- Glee Club Advisor, 2010-2014
- Chaperon for after school dances, 2006-present
- Class of 2011 Sponsor, 2008-2011
- Class of 2008 Sponsor, 2006-2008
- 8th grade trip coordinator, 2008-2010
- Teacher, Professional Teacher Institute, 2008-2010
- AEP tutoring program, 2006-2007, 2013-present
- Proud supporter at athletic and fine arts events
References available upon request.