Resume


Tasha M. Raymond

P.O. Box 744

Norridgewock, ME 04957

Home Phone: 207-634-2318

E-Mail: ms_tmr@yahoo.com

Web Portfolio: http://www.ms-tmr.net

Cell Phone: 207-364-5100

 

EDUCATION 

                                * Bachelor of Science, University of Maine, Orono, ME, May 2007

                                     Major: Secondary Education  Concentration: English 

                                * Master’s in Liberal Studies, University of Maine, Orono, ME,

                                           (Projected) Spring 2012                   Concentration: Maine Studies

                            •     Bachelor’s GPA: 3.45/4.0                                    

                            •     Secondary Certification in ELA                     

                            •     Presidential Achievement Award (Fall ‘04)

                            •     HQT standing in English/Language Arts 7-12      

                            •     Passed PRAXIS I (PPST) and II (10041) exams  

                            •     Dean’s List (F‘04, S/F‘05, S/F‘06) 


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher/Tutor                                November 2009 – Present

MSAD #53, Pittsfield, ME 

MSAD #54, Skowhegan, ME  

 

Title I Math Tutor/Ed. Tech. III                      Aug. 2008 – October 2009

Warsaw Middle School, Pittsfield, ME

       •     Led groups ranging from one to five students in remedial math lessons.

       •     Tested and assigned students work that suited their mathematical needs.

       •     Designed individualized programs for students.

 

Ed. Tech. III                                                   Aug. 2007 – June 2008

Old Town School District, Old Town, ME     (Fort James – 6th Grade)

       •     Assisted teachers in instructing small groups

       •     Led a small reading group of reluctant readers

       •     Integrated student interests (such as NASCAR) to help improve reading

       •     Created math lessons that focused on life skills

       •     Created supplemental assignments for students who were ahead in the curriculum.

 

Teacher (2nd – 12th Grade)                            June 2007 – June 2008

Sylvan Learning Center, Bangor, ME            

       •     Advise students in both independent and one-on-one work in math, reading, writing,
and study skills.

       •     Edited works with students in order to model thought processes.

 

Substitute Ed. Tech III (6th Grade)                  April – May 2007

Union 90, Milford, ME                    

       •     Led a group of readers who were at a lower level than their classmates.

       •     Instructed students in reading and writing assignments.

       •     Created supplemental assignments for students who needed extra reinforcement.

 

WORKSHOPS/COURSES ATTENDED 

•     Loss & Other Stressors: How They Impact Children – CMIS, 9/18/08

•     RTI: Literacy – CMIS, 9/18/08

•     Fluency for All – Old Town School Department, 2/7/08

•     Bias, Harassment, & Violence in Schools: “What First Year Teachers Want to Know” -
University of Maine, 3/30/07

•     Special Education: “What First Year Teachers Want to Know” – University of Maine,
3/30/07

•     Classroom Management and School Law – University of Maine, 2/2/07

•     Response to Intervention (600), Fitchburg State College via Maine Educators’ Consortium

 

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

•     Cashier; Hannaford – Old Town, ME – Aug. 2004 – Aug. 2007

•     Barista; Starbucks/Target – Bangor, ME – March 2004 – Aug. 2004        

•     Food Service Worker; Hilltop Commons – University of Maine, Orono, ME – Sept. 2003
- March 2004

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR

•     Led after school activities.

•     Published author.                                                                                                                    

•     Took part in a course designed to help teachers foster algebraic thinking in their students.

 

INTERESTS

Yoga, gardening, crafts, baking, writing, TaeKwonDo, and researching various topics of
interest.