TAMEKA R. WARD
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
****D Lakeshore Court
Birmingham, AL 35209
Cell: 205-***-****
Email: abkubm@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To provide an adequate, knowledge-based education for students in grades K-
6. To develop the educational, behavioral, and social skills of lifelong
learners.
CERTIFICATION:
State of Alabama Department of Education: Class B, Elementary (75A) Grades
K-6
EDUCATION:
BS, Elementary Education
December 2005
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
Cumulative GPA: 2.94
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE:
3rd Grade Teacher
C.J. Donald Elementary School, Fairfield, AL November 2009-June 2010
Taught with familiarity with Alabama Course of Study for 3rd grade.
Established objectives and planned learning experiences. Implemented
instructions for learning to individual and multicultural students,
including those with special needs. Established and maintained standards
of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
Demonstrated ability to teach communication and problem solving skills in a
positive classroom environment using appropriate discipline when needed.
Communicated with parents, guardians, and colleagues, and community groups.
Maintained and submitted records and reports. Adhered to school system
rules, administrated procedures, local board policies, and state and
federal rules and regulations. Engaged in personal professional growth and
demonstrated professional ethics and leadership.
2nd Grade Teacher
Barrett Elementary School, Birmingham, AL, August 2007-May 2008
Taught academic, social, and motor skills to 2nd grade students.
Prepared objectives from the Alabama Course of Study and assisted in
developing curriculum. Counseled students when academic or behavioral
problems arose and met with parents. Demonstrated commitment and interest
in contributing to the ongoing community activities of the district
including, school, community, and regional endeavors. Prepared,
administered, and corrected tests; kept attendance and grade records via
SchoolMAX ICUE.
INTERNSHIP:
Dual Placement, Flowers Elementary School (Montgomery Public Schools)
Montgomery, AL August-October 2005
4th Grade: Taught a variety of subjects including Reading, English, and
Spelling. Attended weekly faculty meetings and assisted with grade level
activities.
1st Grade: Taught a variety of subjects including Reading and Math.
Attended weekly faculty meetings and grade level meetings. Assisted with
grade level programs and activities.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
1st Grade, Morningview Elementary School, Montgomery, AL September-November
2003
Assisted teacher with grading papers; tutored students with reading.
1st Grade, Peter Crump Elementary School, Montgomery, AL February-April
2004
Assisted with tutoring a variety of subjects including Reading and Math.
5th Grade, Fitzpatrick Elementary School, Montgomery, AL September-November
2004
Assisted teacher with Math, Science, and Social Studies lessons and grading
papers.
3rd Grade, Paterson Elementary School, Montgomery, AL February-April 2005
Assisted with subject lessons, grading papers, and DIBELS testing.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3rd Grade Teacher, Fairfield Board of Education, C.J. Donald Elementary,
Fairfield, AL, November 2009-June 2010
2nd Grade Teacher, Birmingham Board of Education, Barrett Elementary
School, Birmingham, AL, August 2007-May 2008
Customer Service Consultant, Infinity Insurance Company, Birmingham, AL,
January-August 2007
Customer Service Professional, Sitel Corporation, Birmingham, AL, April-
August 2006
Cashier, TJ Maxx Birmingham, AL, May-August 2005
REFERENCES:
Corvetta Vann
Principal
C.J. Donald Elementary
715 Valley Avenue Fairfield, AL 35064
Theta Warren
Lead 3rd Grade Teacher
C.J. Donald Elementary
715 Valley Avenue Fairfield, AL 35064
TeKeshia Shamburger
3rd Grade Teacher
C.J. Donald Elementary
715 Valley Avenue Fairfield, AL 35064
Wanda Burchfield
Principal
Barrett Elementary School
7601 Division Ave Birmingham, AL 35206