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

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- 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.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lone Star Online Academy
Elementary Teacher; 4th and 5th | 2022-Present
North Ridge Elementary
Elementary Teacher; 1st and 2nd | 1992-1999
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
Canva • Screencastify • MagicSchool AI • ChatGPT • Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Teams • Canvas LMS • Zoom • Google Workspace (learning) • Nearpod • IXL
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education – Texas Tech University | 1992
CERTIFICATION
Elementary Self-Contained 1-8 | Elementary Reading 1-8 |
English as a Second Language Supplemental 1-8
