TARA FORT

EARLY ELEMENTARY TEACHER

P (315) 928-9427 E tara.fort@cortland.edu A Syracuse, NY P tarafort.weebly.com

PROFILE EDUCATION
Expected 05/21
Compassionate, creative, and driven pre-service teacher dedicated SUNY Cortland
to fostering inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered Bachelors of Science
learning experiences. Flexible, adaptable, with excellent Inclusive Early Childhood Ed
organizational, technological, and problem-solving skills. - Continuing education in
Masters of Literacy (B–12)
FIELD EXPERIENCE
02/2021 – 05/2021 CERTIFICATIONS
Student Teacher | Grimshaw Elementary School - Early Childhood Education,
Lafayette, NY Birth – Grade 2
- Collaborated with teaching staff to develop differentiated lessons - Students with Disabilities, Birth
of meet the needs of all learners. – Grade 2
- Developed goals for students with IEPs, strategies to meet their
goals, and collected data on their progress. KEY SKILLS
- Worked with different curricula and testing programs, including - Technology proficiency
Fundations, Heggerty, and Kilpatrick. - Organization
- Differentiation
11/2020 – 01/2021
Practicum Student | Grimshaw Elementary School - Lesson planning
Lafayette, NY - Relationship building
- Observed the classroom teacher via Zoom during the COVID-19
pandemic.
- Learned many distance learning classroom management and CERTIFICATES
student engagement strategies, including pacing and - Growing Up Wild training
- Created YouTube videos of read alouds, ELA strategies, and - Minecraft: Education Edition
brain break activities to connect with students in the virtual Badge training
learning environment. - Google Suite training
- SMARTboard Ambassador
10/2019 – 01/2020 - Dean’s List, graduated cum
Practicum Student | Learning Adventure Daycare laude
Cortland, NY - Celebrated in the Kente
- Planned and demonstrated safe and developmentally appropriate Graduation Celebration
lessons in both large and small groups.
- Provided 1:1 support during centers, activities, and lunchtime.
- Followed proper care techniques for sleeping, feeding, and play
for children ranging from infants to three years old.
WORK HISTORY
02/2019 – 03/2020
Cashier / Baker | Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
Syracuse, NY
- Maintained customer satisfaction by addressing customer needs
and resolving concerns. Educated customers on current
promotions and product ingredients.
- Handled the cash drawer, gave correct change, and assisted with
closing the accounts at the end of the night.

04/2017 – 03/2019
Substitute Teaching Assistant | Syracuse City School District
Syracuse, NY
- Assisted teachers with classroom, administrative, instructional, or VOLUNTEERING
student support needs.
- Upheld classroom routines, kept students on task with positive - Attended Sandwich
reinforcement strategies. Worked 1:1 with students with Saturdays with We Rise
disabilities. Above The Streets Recovery
- Worked in a variety of classrooms ranging from Pre-K though 12th Outreach, preparing lunches
grade. for Syracuse’s homeless
population.
PORTFOLIO
Please visit www.tarafort.weebly.com to view my portfolio. - Provided volunteer services
for Empire Telecom special
events, including childcare or