Gail Lindsay Bonner
Dinstingushed Educator
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Recipient of Teacher of the Year in an elementary-middle school environment. Educator with team leadership experience, creative, and energetic teaching style. Excellent classroom management and discipline measures. Engrossed in the option of school wide advancement in professional development that benefits the school as a whole. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Upbeat Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Broward Math And Science School
Margate, FL
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Awarded teacher of the month for outstanding communication skills when dealing with disgruntle parents.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
4th Grade Elementary Teacher (Team Lead)
Central Charter School
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
4th Grade Teacher
Riverside Math and Science Schools
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Planned and implemented appropriate instruction according to school and company philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the course of study for students
- Incorporated purposeful and appropriate lesson plans of effectiveness in order to maximize time on task
- Received recognition for highest grade level performance on FSA for the years of 2017, 2018, and 2019 facilitating in the entire school grade from a "C "to an "A".
RTI Lab Specialist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Response to Intervention Specialist who assisted students struggling with reading, comprehension and fluency
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted students using/applying instructional software that aided them to improve in areas of weakness and become academically successful within their grade-level.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher (Team Lead)
Charter School USA
Tamarac FL
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for implementing appropriate classroom management, lesson plan planning, and administering of state approved test
- Also overseer of eight teacher team members in
- Professional Development requirements, weekly PLC meetings and staffing and team unification of weekly lessons, and grade-level implementation of material., Responsible for clerical administrative duties including phone answering, filing, squadron classified information, officer reports, and timely responding of mail (electronically or manuallly)
- Awards
- Teacher of the Month
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Middle School Teacher
Championship Academy Of Distinction West Broward
Lauderhill, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Master of Science - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Grand Canyon University
12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft office, excel, smart board technology, incredible communication and social skills (9 years)
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Autism Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Math
- Experience with Children
- Special Needs
- Time Management
- Tutoring
- Experience Working With Students
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Research
- Administrative Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Teacher Training
- Behavioral Improvement
- Play-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- Oversaw 24 students per class.
- Earned Teacher of Year" in 2018 & 2020.
- Improved test scores by 47% by reworking approach.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of RTI/MTSS.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
Certification
Teaching Certificate
December 2020 to December 2025
Florida Educator's Certification
Assessments
Teaching Skills: Elementary Classroom Management — Proficient
May 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Championship Academy Of Distinction West Broward
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade Elementary Teacher (Team Lead)
Central Charter School
08.2020 - 08.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Riverside Math and Science Schools
10.2017 - 08.2020
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Broward Math And Science School
10.2016 - 08.2020
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher (Team Lead)
Charter School USA
08.2016 - 10.2017
RTI Lab Specialist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
01.2007 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Grand Canyon University