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CONTACT
832.465.0597
tiffanygwin@yahoo.com
Katy, TX

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Elementary Education
University of Houston
Summa Cum Laude
2004 2005
University of Texas at Austin
1997 2001

CERTIFICATIONS
Enrolled in A+ Texas Teachers
Alternative Certification Program
Probationary Certification
Application Submitted:
EC-6 Generalist
TEA #2027445
Actively pursuing additional
certifications in:
ESL Supplemental
Special Education

SKILLS
Student Involvement
Brain-based Learning
Conflict Resolution
Individual Learning Plans
Technology Integration
Discipline Strategies
Instructional Strategies

Tiffany B. Gwin
ELEMENTARY TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dynamic team leader with the ability to motivate others to perform at

maximum potential
Charismatic public speaker with outstanding verbal and written skills
Self-motivated educator with strong ability to stay organized and multitask
Creative hands-on teacher passionate about learning
Skilled and effective problem solver
Capable of adapting and growing alongside passionate leaders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER 1st Grade
Katy ISD/Williams Elementary
May June 2016
Team planning and implementation of lessons aligned with Katy ISD curriculum
Differentiated lessons for diverse group of learning abilities including special
education, ESL, RTI and gifted & talented
Created a positive learning environment based on PBIS principles
Responsible for final end of year check-out procedures including room
preparation for carpet replacement, technology retrofit, final report cards and
completion of PR folders
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Katy ISD/2014 - present
Implement lesson plans as assigned by teacher on record
Incorporate creative teaching methods to generate an active learning
environment
Maintain classroom rules and establish clear expectations of student behavior
for effective classroom management
Improvise additional lessons as needed that align with the existing curriculum
Create professional rapport with team teachers and administrators
STUDENT TEACHER
University of Houston QUEST 2/Sundown Elementary, Katy ISD/2005
Hands-on experience working with teachers and students in the classroom on a
daily basis (Kindergarten 4th grade)
Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate lessons in each content
area (Kindergarten 4th grade)
Observed and shadowed mentor teachers (1st and 4th grade) for 6 weeks each
Fully accountable for all responsibilities of a 1st grade classroom for 3 weeks
Assisted mentor teachers with lesson planning, assessments, preparation for
activities, developing learning centers, discipline, and daily teacher duties
Observed and actively participated in several teacher/parent conferences

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CONTACT
832.465.0597
tiffanygwin@yahoo.com
Katy, TX

AWARDS & HONORS

Kappa Delta Pi, International
Education Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi, All-Discipline
National Honor Society
National Collegiate Honors
Scholar
Rudolph J. Capobianco Memorial
Scholarship Recipient

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
JWE PTA Executive Board:
VP of Volunteers (VIPS)
LASSO Chairperson
Eureka Science Coordinator
Hoedown Coordinator
Junior Achievement
Math Volunteer Program (MVP)
Homeroom Parent
Historian
Great Composer Presenter
School Clinic Liaison
Front Office Helper
Library Helper
Lunchroom Helper
Volunteer of the Year Nominee

Tiffany B. Gwin
ELEMENTARY TEACHER

EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN continued

STUDENT TEACHER
University of Houston/Collaborative Program/2004 - 2005
Spring ISD, Humble ISD, Houston ISD & Spring Branch ISD; PreK 4th grade
Led small group instruction of math mini-lessons in regular, bilingual and PPCD
classrooms
Observe teachers and students during small group instruction of reading,
writing and math mini-lessons
Collaborate with other student teachers to create effective small group lessons
for reading, writing and math
STUDENT TEACHER
University of Texas at Austin/Childrens Theatre Group
Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Plugerville ISD/1998 2000
Taught theatre art workshops to elementary and middle school students
Created and performed numerous theatre productions based on childrens
literature
TUTOR
University of Texas at Austin/Elementary Tutoring Program/1998 2000
Austin ISD/ 3rd 5th grade
Tutored third, fourth, and fifth grade students in the content area of
mathematics in preparation for the TAAS test
TEACHER APPRENTICE
Tom C. Clark High School/ Early Childhood Professions Course/1996-1997
Northside ISD, San Antonio, Texas/ age 6 months 5th grade
Five 6 week rotations in a variety of early childhood settings
Opportunity to observe and assist early childhood educators in their classrooms
for 3 hours per day

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REALTOR/BUSINESS OWNER/TRAINER/RECRUITER/AGENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Keller Williams Premier Realty/2011 2016
Among the top 10 individual producing agents at Keller Williams Premier
1 of 2 technology ambassadors/trainers for corporate website
Professional Development Trainer on a variety of real estate topics
Career Day Presenter at Williams Elementary
Business & Community Member of Williams Elementary Campus Advisory Board
ASST. OFFICE MANAGER/TRAINER
Millennium Womens Healthcare, P.A./2002 2011
Developed & implemented all training materials, and office policies and
procedures
HIPAA Compliance Officer highly trained to protect confidential information