TAMARA CHRISTINE VAN HOOSER

Objective

To teach in an elementary classroom, K-5, using Love & Logic management

Highlights of Qualifications

Proven success in implementing Love & Logic management strategies 7 years experience in Pre-K-Adult, 5 years in bilingual settings Effective integration of computer technology in a classroom setting Bilingual, Spanish-English

Professional Experience

Kids Like Languages at Findley Elementary and Cedar Hills Elementary, Beaverton, Oregon 2001-Present Spanish Instructor, K-5 Vermont Hills Family Life Center at Patterson Elementary, Hillsboro, Oregon 2000-2001 Site Director / Kindergarten Teacher Wilson Elementary School, Tillamook, Oregon 1998 -2000 Bilingual Classroom Teacher, 2nd and 4th grade Portland Community College, Portland, Oregon 1997-1998 ESL Instructor Grove School, Milton-Freewater, Oregon 1996-1997 Computer Mentor, K-2 Enrichment Teacher, Dual Language Assistant Walla Walla Public Schools, Walla Walla, Washington 1995-1996 Guest Teacher

Skills

Excellent classroom management using empathy, natural consequences and enforceable statements Guided over 80% of my students to meet or exceed benchmark in Reading & Math Designed school and personal web pages Coordinated student multimedia projects with classroom themes Integrated arts and crafts as an essential part of the thematic learning process Administrated pilot program in classroom technology using Spanish Language Connections Taught ESL, SSL & L1 Spanish Literacy Worked effectively as a team member Designed program brochures and wrote SIP for Writing Facilitated learning with students of varying abilities & cultures

Education

Minor - Elementary Education - Warner Pacific College, 1994 Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics - University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992 Empowered Discipline, Discipline with Love and Logic, The Effective Teacher (Harry Wong), Cooperative Learning Structures, Classroom Computer and Multimedia Applications, Spanish Language, Two-Way Bilingual Programs, Multiple Intelligences, Teaching Using the Writing Traits and Math Problem Solving

Licenses

Oregon Basic Elementary License 016, K-9, #292461 State of Oregon Child Care Division Registry #R080372