TARA YOST
Ree Heights
Summary
Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Development Director
On Hand Development Corporation
04.2023 - Current
School Board Member
Miller School Board
07.2017 - Current
Daycare Provider
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Provide childcare in my home
Program Manager
Kimball Livestock
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Run the Internet Cattle USA Program during the cattle sale; Completed filing projects and paid monthly bills
Title Teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Reading Recovery Teacher
Chamberlain Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with a team of teachers weekly regarding students; Taught Reading Strategies to intense students; Substitute Teaching, K-6 Special Education; K-6 Title Reading/Math; K-6 Substitute Teaching
Administrative Technician
Daktronics
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Sent out payroll checks to all employees; Answered phones; Completed filing projects; Worked on records retention information; Picked up and distributed payroll sheets
Licensing Technician
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Processed new agents and licensing appointments; Input new agents into database; Processed license renewals; Ordered Criminal/Credit reports for new agents; Scheduled Texas Licensing exams; Answered Customer Service line and the Licensing phone line
Direct Mail Representative
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Coordinated lead generation, direct mail campaigns for agents; Worked with vendors to schedule campaigns; Assisted agents with selection of mailing lists
Annuity Service Representative
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Received and responded to inquiries from agents and policyholders; Analyzed and processed all New Business, Loans, Surrenders, Partial withdrawals, and Maturities
Education
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction/K-12 Reading Specialist
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD12.2010
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education/K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement
Dakota State University
Madison, SD05.2007
Roosevelt High School
Sioux Falls, SD01.1993
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Leadership SD Graduate - 2024-2025.
Program Implementation
- Beef to School Program, 2022
- Youth Basketball teams, 2019-present
References
- Erin Yost, YBS Relationship Officer, Federal Credit Services, (605) 770-7624, Erin.yost@FCSamerica.com, Childcare parent
- Patty Schilling, Retired Teacher, Miller School District, (605) 354-2084, Student Teaching Mentor
- Rob Mullany, Fellow School Board Member, Miller School District, (605) 870-0187
Timeline
Economic Development Director
On Hand Development Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Daycare Provider
01.2019 - 04.2023
School Board Member
Miller School Board
07.2017 - Current
Program Manager
Kimball Livestock
01.2017 - 01.2019
Title Teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
01.2008 - 05.2012
Reading Recovery Teacher
Chamberlain Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2012
Administrative Technician
Daktronics
01.2004 - 01.2005
Licensing Technician
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.2000 - 01.2004
Direct Mail Representative
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.1999 - 01.2000
Annuity Service Representative
American Memorial Life Insurance
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education/K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement
Dakota State University
Roosevelt High School
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction/K-12 Reading Specialist
Black Hills State University
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