Tamara Hebert
Santee School District
Lakeside
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Accomplished elementary educator with nearly twenty years in public education, specializing in literacy instruction, curriculum development, and instructional leadership. Led initiatives that support differentiated teaching and mentor fellow educators. Recognized as Teacher of the Year, bridging educational theory and classroom practice through collaborative, student-centered instruction.
Work History
Classroom Teacher
19 Years 10 Months- Elementary classroom teacher with experience across multiple grade levels, including Early Academic Kindergarten (EAK), Kindergarten, First Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade.
- Responsibilities include:
- Designed and implemented engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with California Content Standards, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Differentiating instruction to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
- Differentiated instruction to meet academic and social-emotional needs of diverse learners, promoting individual growth and success.
- Built positive classroom communities that fostered collaboration, independence, and academic achievement, resulting in a supportive learning environment.
- Integrating literacy instruction throughout the curriculum using evidence-based practices.
- Utilizing Google Classroom to organize instruction, communicate with students and families, and support student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Skills
Elementary Literacy
Reading Instruction
CGI Mathematics
Mathematics Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment and Data Analysis
Classroom Management
Student Engagement
Educational Technology
Google Classroom
Google Workspace for Education
Canvas
Microsoft Office Suite
Family Partnerships
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- California Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential
Professional Development
- Regular participant in district and site professional learning focused on instructional excellence.
- Areas of ongoing professional development include:
- Wilda Storm Writing Program
- Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Mathematics
- Reading and Literacy Instruction
- California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Educational Technology Integration
Areas of Expertise
- Elementary Teacher Preparation
- Literacy Instruction and Reading Intervention
- Reading Assessment
- Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)
- Standards-Based Instruction
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- MTSS
- PBIS
- Google Classroom
- Canvas
Leadership, Service, and Professional Contributions
- School Leadership Committee
- Collaborate with school administration and grade-level teams to support continuous school improvement, instructional decision-making, and implementation of schoolwide initiatives.
- School Site Council
- Participate in shared governance by contributing to decisions regarding student achievement goals, school improvement planning, and resource allocation.
- Report Card Committee
- Collaborated with colleagues to review and refine standards-based reporting practices to ensure meaningful communication of student progress to families.
- Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Mathematics Leadership
- Selected to serve on the leadership team responsible for introducing and implementing Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) mathematics throughout the school. Supported colleagues through coaching, collaboration, and modeling research-based instructional strategies that promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Deep Dive Committee
- Participated in an instructional leadership team focused on deepening implementation of the California Next Generation Science Standards. Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen inquiry-based science instruction and support integration of NGSS practices into classroom learning.
- Curriculum Pilot Teacher
- Selected to pilot new Mathematics and English Language Arts instructional materials, providing instructional feedback and helping evaluate curriculum effectiveness prior to broader implementation.
Professional Philosophy
I believe the most effective teacher preparation occurs when educational theory is grounded in authentic classroom experience. My goal as a university lecturer is to help future educators develop the knowledge, confidence, and reflective practices necessary to meet the diverse needs of today's learners. Drawing on nearly twenty years of classroom teaching, instructional leadership, and educator mentoring, I strive to prepare teacher candidates to become thoughtful, compassionate, and highly effective professionals.
Mentoring and Teacher Development
- Served as a mentor teacher for colleagues.
- Regularly hosted university students completing classroom observations as part of their teacher preparation programs.
- Supported aspiring educators by modeling effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and student engagement techniques.
Honors and Awards
Teacher of the Year, 2021, Recognized for excellence in teaching, instructional leadership, collaboration, and commitment to student achievement.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Santee School District
09.2006 - CurrentRead More
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies
Read More
San Diego State University
Master of Arts from Reading Literacy Leadership
Read More