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Monica Tandy

Houston

Summary

Passionate kindergarten teacher implements district plans, as well as individualized instruction, promoting intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Student-centered instructor with a commitment to optimizing success and engagement. I have ESL, GT, and Trauma-Informed Educator certifications.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Woodard Elementary CyFair ISD
Cypress
10.2017 - Current
  • Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
  • Taught small group and whole group instruction for all disciplines in kindergarten.
  • Co-taught in a special education full-inclusion classroom.
  • Kept formal and informal data in order to drive small group instruction.

Part Time Pre K Teacher/Curriculum Specialist

First United Methodist Preschool
Henderson
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • As a Pre-K teacher, I was responsible for creating and implementing a play-based learning environment.
  • As a Curriculum Specialist, I researched state Pre-K guidelines and rewrote the curriculum for 3- and 4-year-olds so that it included Early Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Skills.

First Grade Teacher

Central Elementary School- Henderson ISD
Henderson
08.2006 - 05.2007
  • Provided engaging instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies
  • Kept formal and informal data to drive instruction.
  • Kept a positive classroom environment where all students felt loved and supported, as well as being allowed to take chances with their learning.

Kindergarten Teacher

Wise Elementary- Chapel Hill ISD
Tyler
08.2003 - 05.2006
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education, including Capturing Kids Hearts and the National Conference for Early Childhood Educators.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.

Small Group Reading Interventionist

Henderson Kindergarten- Henderson ISD
Henderson
01.2003 - 05.2003
  • Designed and implemented lessons to support at-risk learners.
  • Facilitated small group discussions among students related to texts they were studying.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
12-2002

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Play-based learning
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Collaboration skills
  • Student engagement
  • Support of ESL and SPED students

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Woodard Elementary CyFair ISD
10.2017 - Current

Part Time Pre K Teacher/Curriculum Specialist

First United Methodist Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2017

First Grade Teacher

Central Elementary School- Henderson ISD
08.2006 - 05.2007

Kindergarten Teacher

Wise Elementary- Chapel Hill ISD
08.2003 - 05.2006

Small Group Reading Interventionist

Henderson Kindergarten- Henderson ISD
01.2003 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

The University of Texas At Tyler

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