Tammy Gingerich

2016 Maple Street, Hastings, MN 55033

Phone: 651-283-5208
Email: mtgingerich@comcast.net

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey

Profile Summary
Maximizing education by challenging students and adults in an environment that is balanced with personal
passion for learning, student centered, with standards and core instruction. Seventeen years of experience
understanding the needs of students using a variety of teaching strategies to engage students. Respect is
gained when adults model expectations with clear communication with a caring and consistent attitude.
Students will gain self-esteem and pride through classroom success. Educational skills include:

AVID Leadership, Pathways in Science, CRT and Reading in the Content Area
Gifted and Talented Instruction- University of Connecticut and Craygons, MN
Art in Science
Parallel Curriculum- St. Thomas
SMART Technologies
The Responsive Classroom
PBIS
Teacher Development Evaluation (TDE)

Education Credentials
Bachelor of Science- 1998
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
River Falls, WI
Elementary Education with a Middle School Certificate in Physical and Earth Science
Coaching Certificate
Masters of Science- 2005
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
Science
Completed Requirements for Middle School Science License
Specialist Degree- 2017
Mankato State University
Mankato, MN
Educational Leadership

Professional Experiences
Inver Grove Heights Middle School Teacher
6th grade Physical and 8th grade Earth Science Teacher

August 2003- Present

Educating general and honors level science classes.

Use of Multiple Intelligence strategies to design lessons revolving around student
centered activities that are related to the real world and standards based.
Units are developed integrating SMART software and Senteo clickers.

Students are required to keep a science notebook that weaves in daily work,
activities, notes and reading processing activities. This promotes organization and
reference skills.
Vertical Team member for 8 years.
Active union member from 2004-2015.
Technology Committee for four years.
AVID committee member.
Leadership Committee member.
TDE Committee member.

Benjamin E. Mays Communication Magnet

Science Specialist Grades K-6
St. Paul Public Schools

August 1998 -June 2003

Educating all students using FOSS Kits with reading support materials.
Mentored teachers to provide science lessons in the classroom.
Leadership Council supervisor.
Participated in the St. Paul Science Mentor Program for 3 year.
Monitored FOSS Kits as guiding curriculum for the entire building.

Additional Employment
Vermillion Bottle Shop
Accountant experience.
Human Resources experience.
Awards
TIES Exceptional Teacher of the Year

August 2004 - October 2015