Meet Tara

I’m Tara White, passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge with clarity and care.

Experienced elementary educator with 12 years of teaching expertise, including 4 years delivering high-quality virtual instruction. Recognized for creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that support student achievement and social-emotional growth. Adept at classroom management,
curriculum implementation, data-driven instruction, and educational technology integration.
Dedicated to inspiring lifelong learners while partnering effectively with families and school
communities to promote student success.

  • Write measurable learning objectives, map curriculum to standards, and develop learning experiences
  • that produce measurable outcomes for diverse learners.
  • Leverage AI tools — including ChatGPT, MagicSchool AI, and Canva — to streamline content
  • development, enhance visual design, and improve workflow efficiency.
  • consistency in a fully remote environment.

Lone Star Online Academy
Elementary Teacher; 4th and 5th | 2022-Present

North Ridge Elementary
Elementary Teacher; 1st and 2nd | 1992-1999

Canva • Screencastify • MagicSchool AI • ChatGPT • Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Teams • Canvas LMS • Zoom • Google Workspace (learning) • Nearpod • IXL

Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education – Texas Tech University | 1992

Elementary Self-Contained 1-8 | Elementary Reading 1-8 |
English as a Second Language Supplemental 1-8