Joyce N Thornsberry
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate Reading Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in literacy development strategies and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring success in fostering students' reading skills. Possess strong adaptability, and strategic planning abilities that have contributed to successful and enhanced learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Program Leader
Mastery Charter Schools, McGraw Elementary
Camden , NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enrich program offerings.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure student success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular feedback on their children's progress in the program.
- Advocated for the needs and interests of students participating in the after-school program.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Ensured safety of all participants at all times while participating in after-school program events.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Recorded details on student arrival and departure times and methods, releasing young students only to known parents or caretakers.
- Communicated suspicious or dangerous behavior to school administration and parents.
Reading Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools, McGraw Elementary
Camden, NJ
08.2016 - Current
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, such as Fundations, Wilson Reading Systems, guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles, to teach literacy concepts.
- Communicate and establish clear learning objectives to promote student progress and academic performance.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure that all students were meeting state standards for reading proficiency.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress regularly using data collection systems such as curriculum-based measurements.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2015
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Axia College of The University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2011
Skills
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Influencing and relationship building
- Conflict resolution and behavior management
- Focus on individualization
- Organizational skills and professional demeanor
- Parent engagement and maximization
Student Teaching Practicum
Evans Elementary School, Yeadon, PA, 01/15 - 04/15, P
Relevant Teaching Experience
- 5th Grade Substitute / Teaching Support, American Paradigm Schools, Memphis Street Academy Charter School, Philadelphia, PA, 04/16 - 08/16,
- Substitute Teacher, Source4Teachers, Cherry Hill, NJ, 03/15 - 08/16
- Substitute Teacher, Charter School Services LLC, Elkins Park, PA, 05/14, 02/16,
- Lead Teacher-After-School/Summer Camp-Assistant Director, Salt and Light Learning Institute, Lansdowne, PA, 10/10 - 08/11, 06/15 - 08/15
- Internship, Principal, Eastern University Academy Charter School, Philadelphia, PA, 04/14 - 07/14,
- Center Director, Lene’s Daily Child Care, Philadelphia, PA, 01/12 - 12/13, ,
Certification
- New Jersey, Standard Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
- Sheltered Instructional Observation Protocol (SIOP)
- Wilson Level 1 Reading Certification
- Certified Google Educator Level 1
Gallup Strengths
- Significance
- Futuristic
- Individualization
- Focus
- Maximizer
Timeline
After-School Program Leader
Mastery Charter Schools, McGraw Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Reading Teacher
Mastery Charter Schools, McGraw Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree - Elementary Education
Axia College of The University of Phoenix
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