Carl Tucker

(623) 986-2321 25157 W. Beloat Rd. G202, Buckeye, AZ 85326

crtucker44@yahoo.com
Professional Goals: To be an integral part of building a solid educational foundation for elementary students by providing the skills needed to successfully continue to learn throughout their entire lives.
Qualifications/Competencies:

* Enthusiastically develop students' inherent learning abilities.

* Positive role model--consistently leads by example-excellent listening skills.

* Observes student behavior in order to assess skill level and learning style.

* Fosters cooperative skills and builds self-esteem.

* Utilizes tactful forms of mediation to effectively facilitate classroom activities.

Education:

B.A., Elementary Education December 2006
Aurora University, Aurora, IL GPA: 3.93
* Selected to participate in National Teacher Training Center student teacher program
* Methods course for practical teaching
* Read 180 Program, Fast Math, Rocket Math and Science
* Volunteered for summer school program-taught Reading and Math
Professional Experience:

Student Teacher 8/2006 to 12/2006
• Aurora School District 129, Aurora, IL

• Washington School District, Phoenix, AZ 1/2007-7/207

Teacher-Fifth Grade
• Buckeye School District, Buckeye, AZ 8/2007-Present

Teacher-Fourth Grade

* Utilize proven teaching methods and techniques resulting in elevated test scores.
* Increase student learning by applying traditional and innovative teaching methods.
* Focus on individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the student.
* Observe student behavior and skill level to determine learning style.
* Attend and conduct parent teacher conferences.
* Conflict resolution/behavior modification.
* Assist students by fostering a partnership and developing accountability.
* Direct reading and thinking activities-Literature Circles, Shared and Guided Reading program, Writing Activities, Double Entry Journals
Leadership Experience:
Twenty-five years Management, Marketing & Merchandising Experience: Safeway Inc., United Dairymen of AZ, Ethington Dairy, K-Mart Corporation, A&C Limited, Shamrock Foods, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Hardy Shoes
* Analyzed and resolved problems that negatively affect overall cause.
* Facilitate and lead team members to succeed in areas of expertise.
* Consistently exceeded company objectives through proficient organizational skills.
* Increased profit by utilizing proven sales and market techniques.
* Improved efficiencies by effectively managing human and material resources.