Tara Allen

Qualified & passionate educator with 10 years of experience teaching students social studies in the classroom. Able to integrate technology and support blended learning environments. Talent for developing curriculum for diverse learning needs that also engages learners.

Experience

Utah Valley University

Aug 2023 - Present

Instructional Designer

Daktronics

June 2023 - Dec 2023

Freelance Curriculum Designer

Meet and consult with university professors on the structure and design of their course
Ensures measurable and aligned course learning outcomes
Creates interactive activities aligned with course content and learning outcomes (Articulate Storyline, H5P, Qualtrics, Adobe etc.)

Created course objectives and designed curriculum materials for high school students learning to operate Daktronics products

Freedom Prep Academy

Aug 2018 - May 2023

Social Studies Teacher

Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts

Aug 2014 - August 2018

Social Studies Teacher

Designed and implemented curriculum for a variety of social studies courses
Led as team lead for history teachers
Interviewed potential history teachers
Advised students in National Honor Society
73% pass rate for AP World History: Modern Exam
100% student engagement with Canvas LMS
Created online and in-class curriculum for following courses: Utah Studies, Psychology, World History, Government, & Economics.
Led in school-wide implementation of Personalized, Competency Based Learning & Standard Based Learning
Tracked student progress toward learning objectives by creating a variety of assessment strategies to adapt curriculum planning and teaching methodologies
Analyzed student data on both informal and formal assessment

Monitored and communicated with online students
Designed school-wide bell schedule
Organized recruiting events for potential students
Assisted in school administrative duties
As well as performed all the regular duties of a classroom teacher- designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum

Training | Student Engagement | Program Development | Customized Learning | Adaptive

Education

Western Governors University

Jan 2024 - April 2024

Master of Science in Educational Technology and Instructional Design

Southern Utah University

Aug 2009 - May 2013

Bachelor of Arts in History Education

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Expertise

Instructional Design Certificate
Articulate Rise 360 and Storyboard
Camtasia
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
Canvas (LMS)
Adobe
Canva / EdPuzzle / NearPod Curriculum Designer
Standards Based / PCBL
Working with gifted students & students with disabilities, specifically autism
Writing, editing, mentoring, & tutoring
Level II Professional Secondary Teaching LicenseSocial Studies Composite certification