Tamar Smirl

7/8th Grade English Teacher at Woodlands School
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish minimal -

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Jeffery Kloko

It is an honor to recommend Tamar Smirl as a professional educator. I taught with Tamar at Grand Avenue middle school as a fellow 7th grade teacher in Family D at the school. Tamar was a conscientious, hard working middle school educator who consistently built quality relationships with her students, instilled in them a sense of accomplishment, and consistently encouraged her students to strive for excellence. As a colleague she was a pleasure to work with, easy going, and collaborated well with the other teachers in the Grand Avenue Middle School family. Sincerely, Jeffery A. Kloko

Kenny Jackson

She is a very good person to have on your team. Works well with others.

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Credentials

  • Lifetime Educator
    State of Wisconsin DPI
    Aug, 2022
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 7/8th Grade English Teacher
      • Aug 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Title Teacher
      • Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2016 - Sep 2020

      Daily or Long Term Substitute Daily or Long Term Substitute

    • Mexico
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Feb 2016 - Sep 2020

      Daily or Long Term Substitute Daily or Long Term Substitute

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Long Term Substitute Teacher
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

      Daily Substitute Daily Substitute

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teacher
      • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

      Resigned Educator Math & Science Resigned Educator Math & Science

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher- 7th grade Science
      • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

      7th grade middle school Science teacher 7th grade middle school Science teacher

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Middle School Educator @ Synergy South Campus Behavioral Reassignment School
      • Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

      I taught approximately 10-20 middle school students who are involved in a Central Office suspension from Milwaukee Public Schools to our behavioral reassignment school for a period of time. The goal is to reintegrate them back into Milwaukee Public Schools. I taught approximately 10-20 middle school students who are involved in a Central Office suspension from Milwaukee Public Schools to our behavioral reassignment school for a period of time. The goal is to reintegrate them back into Milwaukee Public Schools.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Elementary/Middle School Instructor/Science Lab Teacher
      • Aug 2008 - Nov 2010

      -Facilitated six daily Science Lab classes consisting of a 30 students for grades 1-8. -Utilized multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction. -Used innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation including WIDA and ELL standards as well as innovative units such as FOSS kits -Extensive use of technology throughout the classroom environment. Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use the latest technology to conduct research and prepare reports, including: the Internet, websites, PowerPoint presentation software, and on-line library research. -Conducted classroom instruction; prepared daily lesson plans; administered assessments both summative and formative; provided feedback on learning achievements and needs for improvement. HIGHLIGHTED ACHIEVEMENTS -Contributed to a significant increase in student performances on standardized testing in Science for middle school students -Provided mentor leadership for after school outreach program with the Milwaukee Public Museum After School Program. -Increased parental involvement by collaborating with parents through school functions - Taught student's basic application software usage, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Internet access using search engines through browser programs. -Participated with colleagues in a UWM class "open session" forum in advising new Education students in their final year as urban education student teachers. - Help students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores and completion of work. Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline. Served as an instructional leader by modeling high expectations for students and implementing results focused programs. Show less

    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Center Director/Assistant Director
      • Mar 2007 - Jul 2008

      Responsible for managing and running the daily operations of a NAEYC accredited licensed day care including: finances, scheduling, licensing compliance, corporate policy compliance and staff management Responsible for managing and running the daily operations of a NAEYC accredited licensed day care including: finances, scheduling, licensing compliance, corporate policy compliance and staff management

    • United States
    • Facilities Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

      Daily substitute teaching for the Oconomowoc Area School District Daily substitute teaching for the Oconomowoc Area School District

    • Staffing Supervisor; Administrative Assistant; Substitute Teacher
      • May 2005 - Aug 2006

      - Substitute Teacher for St Francis School District - Supported 5 managers and 60 staff with advance administrative tasks including preparing and interpreting reports, invoicing; arranging menus and travel for incoming visitors or outgoing staff; arranging housing for incoming staff from India; coordinated Live Meetings and local meetings using Outlook - Permanent position as Staffing Supervisor for Kelly Services managing both Educational Services and temp to hire positions for clients including US Bank and Metavante. Show less

    • Administrative Law Assistant
      • Feb 2005 - Jun 2005

      Basic office tasks including writing legal documents, filing, dictation, client management, scheduling court appointments and daily communication including faxing and multi line phone system. Basic office tasks including writing legal documents, filing, dictation, client management, scheduling court appointments and daily communication including faxing and multi line phone system.

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • 2005 - 2005

      I was an administrative assistant who supported 5 managers and approximately 300 employees turning a time of extensive outsourcing of resources. I was an administrative assistant who supported 5 managers and approximately 300 employees turning a time of extensive outsourcing of resources.

    • Middle School Educator
      • Aug 1989 - Jun 2004

      MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Middle School Instructor • Instructed urban middle school students at Edison Middle School and Milwaukee Education Center (MEC) middle school • Initially taught Social Studies at Edison Middle School and organized a Multicultural Education Fair for two years. • Taught Math and Science in 4 teacher teams at MEC middle school which followed the students from 6th through 8th grade. • Organized school wide Science Fair for 6th through 8th graders • Instructed a Math Lab through use of computers and technology. • Instructed a Science Lab with hands-on experiments and activities Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Program Director
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

      Primary person responsible for daily programming for both day and overnight campers including all activities both day and evening for a 7 week period. - Interviewed, trained and managed 9 counselors and reported to offsite Camp Director and board members. - Maintained ACA (American Camping Association) accreditation standards and inspections. - Responsible for all meal planning, shopping, preparation and clean up. Primary person responsible for daily programming for both day and overnight campers including all activities both day and evening for a 7 week period. - Interviewed, trained and managed 9 counselors and reported to offsite Camp Director and board members. - Maintained ACA (American Camping Association) accreditation standards and inspections. - Responsible for all meal planning, shopping, preparation and clean up.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 1988 - Jun 1989

      Daily and mostly long term substitute teaching positions with the Madison Public School District. Daily and mostly long term substitute teaching positions with the Madison Public School District.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    39 credits, Educational Psychology
    1996 - 1998
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Bachelor's, Elementary Education
    1984 - 1988
  • Rufus King High School
    Diploma, College Bound
    1980 - 1984

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