TORIANN GARNER
Camarillo,CA
Summary
To follow a calling to obtain the position of Dean of Student Life at Oaks Christian High School, where I can lead and mentor students in their academic, spiritual, and personal growth while also supporting and developing staff in fostering a Christ-centered school culture. I am committed to creating a nurturing and disciplined environment that encourages character development, community involvement, and a deepening relationship with Christ among students, while equipping faculty and staff with the guidance and resources they need to support student success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooperating Teacher/Master Teacher
California Lutheran University/CSUN
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee student teacher
- Lead professional development exercises
Induction Certified Mentor
Ventura County Office of Education/Simi Valley USD
08.2017 - Current
- Observe and meet with new teacher candidates weekly
- Participate in Accreditation Interviews for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Grade new teacher candidate Individualized Learning Plans
Choir Director, Piano Teacher, Leadership Advisor
Hillside Middle School/Simi Valley High School
01.2004 - Current
- Leadership Advisor - student activities, developing personal leadership skills, finance and law of student activities, positive school culture and climate, and leadership curriculum development
- Choir, Piano
- English Language Development Support
- Career Technical Education
- Major Student Educational Excursions
- Student recruitment
- Student Orientation Programs
- Monitoring School social media and newsletters
- Assist with Lunchtime detention/supervision
- Social Emotional Learning Program
- Manage Choir ASB account
- Plan/facilitate Leadership Retreat
- create/deliver professional development
Choir Director/Music Teacher
Oak Park USD/Moorpark USD/Beverly Hills USD
Ventura/LA Counties, CA
08.1997 - 06.2003
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Composed and led performances for both vocal music.
- Taught music curriculum.
Education
Administrative Services Credential - Administration
08-2017
Master of Arts - Education
12-1999
- Single Subject Clear Teaching Credential: Music K-12
- GPA: 3.964
Bachelor's of Music - Music Education
05-1997
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Project-based learning
- ESL- english as second language
- Positive role model and mentor
- Relationship building
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Serving diverse communities
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Social-emotional learning training
Accomplishments
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Mentor Pin - received as a joint pin from 2 Eagle Scouts - 2021
- Bob Burton Spirit Award for Area D (California Association of Directors of Activities) - 2017
Certification
- Master Activity Advisor (California Association of Directors of Activities) - 2018
- Simi Valley Unified Aspiring Administrators Academy - 2018
Timeline
Cooperating Teacher/Master Teacher - California Lutheran University/CSUN
08.2018 - Current
Induction Certified Mentor - Ventura County Office of Education/Simi Valley USD
08.2017 - Current
Choir Director, Piano Teacher, Leadership Advisor - Hillside Middle School/Simi Valley High School
01.2004 - Current
Choir Director/Music Teacher - Oak Park USD/Moorpark USD/Beverly Hills USD
08.1997 - 06.2003
Santa Barbara County Education Office - Administrative Services Credential, Administration
Pepperdine University - Master of Arts, Education
University of Redlands - Bachelor's of Music, Music Education
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