Makenna Tamlin- English Educator: Literature, Voice, and Critical Thinking
I am a passionate Secondary English educator dedicated to helping students discover the power of language, literature, and their own voices. My journey into educating is rooted in a deep belief that literature is the gateway to empathy, comprehension, and a connection to the world around us.
Experience & Professional Expertise
Managing Demands
Balancing two restaurant positions alongside my academic coursework, tutoring responsibilities, and student teaching has strengthened my ability to manage multiple priorities with focus and efficiency. I have developed strong time management and organizational skills, allowing me to meet deadlines, maintain high performance across roles, and remain dependable in fast-paced environments. This experience has reinforced my resilience, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, demonstrating my capacity to successfully juggle demanding responsibilities while continuing to support and uplift others.
Certifications
Highly certified in English Language Arts Education and SEL-certified, with a current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, I provide tailored, student-centered support that meets the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of every learner in my care. In addition to my current qualifications, I actively pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to deepen my instructional practice, stay informed on emerging educational research, and continuously refine my ability to meet the evolving needs of my students.
Inclusion Experties
Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as an individual with Specific Learning Disabilities, I bring an advanced and uniquely informed perspective to special education. Specializing in literacy instruction and curriculum development, I integrate modern pedagogy to design learning pathways that are as engaging as they are effective to ensure all students, especially those with diverse learning needs, can access, connect with, and succeed in their education.
Perspectives on My Practice
"Makenna Tamlin is working hard and demonstrates delightful professional dispositions and emotional maturity in the classroom. Additionally, she is student centered, well prepared, and a positive role model for her students."
Lisa Ashley — Department of English Professor at Northern Arizona University
"Makenna's dedication, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills make
her an exceptional candidate. I am confident that she will continue to excel and make a
meaningful impact in the field of education."
Alexandra De Francesco — 6th Grade ELA Mentor Educator at Sinagua Middle School
"A Srength of Makenna is her deep investment in self-reflection and improvement. Makenna is constantly evaluating, questioning, and cultivating her curriculum and methods with the goal of being the most effective educator possible. She shows an emphatic drive to better herself and the content of her lessons, thus she appears to always be looking for ways to improve."
Mark Lancaster — 9th Grade ELA Mentor Educator at Northland Preparatory Academy
CERTIFIED EDUCATOR • NOTABLE ENGLISH STUDENT AWARD AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY • APPLE CERTIFIED EDUCATOR • BACHELORS DEGREE IN SECONDARY ENGLISH EDUCATION •