Toni Jo Derrington
Secondary Education Teacher- American History
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Highly qualified Secondary Education Teacher with over 17 years teaching World History, American History, Civics and Economics to middle school students in urban educational settings. Special talent engaging at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures. Advised Student Leadership Organization and building Department Leader for History.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade American History Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA
08.2005 - Current
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important information.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in Secondary Education, and earned a Masters Degree in Classroom Technology.
- Teacher Advisor for Student Leadership organization for over 12 years and helped students drive philanthropic initiatives.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Served on academic and administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.Building Department head for Social Studies.
Classroom Teacher
Lehigh Valley Lutheran School
Allentown, PA
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA 08.2000 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA 08.2007 - 08.2009
Skills
Professional ethics
Classroom management
Lesson development and implementation
Departmental coordination
Cultural Awareness
Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Master of Science - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
08.2007 - 08.2009
8th Grade American History Teacher
Bethlehem Area School District
08.2005 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Lehigh Valley Lutheran School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
08.2000 - 05.2004