TAMRA LANE

1804 Lydia Dr, Huntsville, Al 35816 Home: 209-261-7357 Email: tll0002@uah.edu

SUMMARY
Dynamic English Language Arts teacher passionate about making the learning experience a positive one for all students. Works to improve school-wide climate so that all students can learn course materials, as well as the social skills they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Excels in the areas that cannot necessarily be taught: classroom management, organization, the ability to adapt to new situations, communication, selfmotivation, and thinking on my toes. Previous internships and work experience have shown growth, dependability, the desire to take on new endeavors, the ability to learn quickly, communicate professionally, flexibility, and ways to be creative and efficient with time and resources. I possess the determination, creativity, knowledge, motivation and passion needed to be an active member of your faculty.

HIGHLIGHTS
English Language Arts content Pedagogy Classroom Management Familiar with both Alabama Course of Study and Common Core Standards Use of technology such as printers, copiers, fax machines, computers, tablets, etc. Use of tools such as Microsoft Office and Open Office Extremely adaptable to new situations Communication Team Player Organization Time Management Creative and efficient with time and resources

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Testing: Alabama Perspective Teachers Test Praxis II- English Language, Literature, and Composition (5041) Certificates: Alabama Reading Initiative Lee v. Macon training in Instructional Strategies Lee v. Macon training in Collaborative Teacher Program Organizations: Student member of the Alabama Education Association 2011-current -Served as secretary of campus chapter 2011-2012 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated 2012-current -Served as Emerging Young Leaders Chairwoman 2012current -Served as correspondence secretary 2012-current -Served as historian 2012 current

EXPERIENCE
SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL Huntsville, AL Intern- Secondary English Language Arts Teacher 01/2013 to 03/2013 Demonstrated the ability to work with high school seniors. Helping to prepare them for college and real world experiences through literature, writing and development of critical thinking skills. Developed units on: The Middle Ages: focused on Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Also incorporated non-fiction texts such as Martin Luther's "95 Theses" and Andreas Capellanus' The Art of Courtly Love to meet upcoming Common Core Standards.
Writing: Ongoing memory book unit. Short essays composed weekly, in which students reflected on the past and infer about the future while learning usage, grammar, and mechanics. Critical Thinking: A biweekly assignment. Students read, analyzed, and annotate articles about today's current events.

MONROVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Huntsville, AL Intern-Secondary English Language Arts Teacher 03/2013 to 04/2013 Demonstrated the ability to work with middle school students. Guided Pre-AP seventh graders in their development of content knowledge, selfsufficiency, and social skills. Created an interdisciplinary unit of the research process incorporating the STEM+H (science, technology, engineering, math, and history) model. Also facilitated units on grammar, usage, mechanics, and vocabulary. WALMART SUPER CENTER Huntsville, AL Vision Center Associate Verify and file patient insurance, prescriptions, and medical information Use and maintain vision screening equipment Assist customers in purchasing eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye wear accessories. Running cash register Following HIPPA procedures WALMART SUPER CENTER Huntsville, AL 09/2006 to 07/2011 Sales Floor Associate Provided friendly customer assistance Maintained and worked with machinery including photo processing equipment and computers. Ran cash register 07/2011 to Current

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS: ENGLISH-CONCENTRATION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, United States of America
English: Composition, Shakespeare, American Literature, Ethnic Literature, Romantic Poetry and Prose, Writing

2013

Pedagogy, and Linguistics

Secondary Education: Children's Literature, Classroom Management, Multicultural Education, Special Education,

Reading Strategies, and Educational Psychology.