1. Tara Pryor Sawadogo
2727 Synott Rd. Houston, Texas 77082 ∞ cell (931) 320-5829
Skilled Traits
o Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to
the social and academic growth and development of youth
o A versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture
a child’s imagination and breed success
o Able to convey ideas by using a variety of methods
o A positive reinforcement for the youth and/or the young who are challenged by
environmental, mental or physical disabilities
Education & Qualifications
Masters of Elementary Education (2010) Major: Elementary Education,
Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona
Bachelor of Applied Science (2005) Major: Management
DeVry University Atlanta, Georgia
Licensure(s)
State of Georgia level 5 Early Childhood Education (p-5) certification
State of Texas Early Childhood EC-6
Practicum
Parkside Elementary - 685 Mercer St. Atlanta, GA
• Instructed 28 students in a general education 3rd
grade classroom
• Prepared and presented daily lesson plans in language arts, mathematics, science and
social studies Created learning centers to reinforce concepts
• Created learning centers to reinforce concepts
• Designed and employed a token economy reward system to increase student involvement
• Attended and participated in faculty meetings and district in-service programs
• Modified materials for two inclusion education students assigned to the classroom

2. Professional Credentials
Houston ISD (EC-06 Educator) Houston, Texas (Present)
• Designed units and lessons aligned with, or exceeding, Common Core State Standards
• Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies, for learners from varying
backgrounds, such as English Language Learners, students with IEPs and gifted learners
• Integrated technology into lessons, including Smart Boards, Movie Maker, Pod Cast and
Blogs
• Established positive behavior management through active engagement of learners and
clear expectations
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in
professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings
• Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of teaching and
optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed
• Created rapport with students and families from different cultural origins by fostering
positive and respectful setting, and encouraging dialogue through regular communication
Temple ISD (Head-Start Teacher) Temple, Texas (2013/2015)
• Provide early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family
support
• Prepare level appropriate lesson plans
• Understand and follow facility safety and emergency procedures
• Maintain and update assessment and immunization schedules
• Maintained ongoing communication with parents regarding behavior, and development,
and responded to concerns as they arise.
• Maintained records and reports on each child.
Inner Harbor Treatment (Mental Health-Teacher Counselor) Douglasville, GA (2009/2012)
• Perform life skills training
• Assist in treatment planning
• Conduct daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes
• Participate in instructing academic education
• Improve behaviors through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions
• Conduct group and one-on-one counseling sessions
Oak Plains Academy (Mental Health Associate) Ashland City, TN (06/2007 - 4/2008)
• Provided routine non-acute physical care, participatory supervision, education and
evaluation of program services, patient and milieu under direction of licensed staff
• Provide educational, psychiatric and therapeutic treatment for youth/adolescents males
and females ages 7 to 17
• Provide behavioral treatment therapy for juvenile parolees, probationers and pretrial
defendants

3. Montgomery Teen Learning (Counselor/Instructor), Clarksville, TN (11/2005 - 06/2007)
• Counsel and set treatment plans for substance abusing youth
• Set goals for each client assigned and oversee the daily operation of vocational programs
• Assist in the planning, implementation of recreational, social & other developmental
programs
***Further employment and references are available upon request***