Tiera Means

January 2, 2013- present     Dexter Elementary     Cordova, TN
Long Term Substitute 4th Grade- Self –Contained Class

  • Created lesson plans for all core subjects that were suitable for my students
  • Attended and participated in IEP meetings
  • Co-taught with the resource teacher in an inclusion classroom setting
  • Attended weekly grade level meetings
  • Analyzed Data for small group instruction
  • Enforced classroom rules and provide logical consequences


October 15 -December 7               Millington Elementary Millington, TN
Student Teacher 5th Grade- Reading/ Language Arts
  • Created and used cooperating  learning groups in Reading and Language Arts
  • Administered practice Stanford 10 and Discover Education tests
  • Implemented phonic instructions with Tier III groups
  • Provided immediate feedback on assessed objectives in small groups
  • Executed Morning Meeting to teach Calendar Math and review previous skills 
  • Created lesson plans for reading/ language arts 
  • Trained to use Study Island to improve assessment and instruction
  • Attended weekly grade level and faculty meetings
  • Participated in Data dig sessions 



August 8 – October 3 Egypt Elementary Memphis, TN
Student Teacher 4th Grade-Reading/ Language Arts
  • Analyzed Data for instructional implementation
  • Created lesson plans to administer grade level objectives for  Reading/ Language Arts
  • Assigned homework for skill practice and mastery
  • Analyzed and graded student assignments
  • Provided immediate positive feedback 
  • Organized and entered students grade data in Power School Software
  • Enforced classroom rules and provide logical consequences
  • Review preparation for TCAP using 4th  grade SPI’s and Tennessee State Standards
August 2010  Various Memphis Elementary Schools Memphis, TN
Practicum 100 Hours
  • Observed various schools in Memphis and Shelby County School Districts
  • TCAP Proctor
  • Think Show participant at Hanley Elementary