Tamzen Butler Sonntag
York Springs,PA
Summary
Experienced retired educator specializing in mentoring and fostering the success of student teachers. Proficient in delivering personalized progress feedback and addressing specific requirements.
Flexible hours to meet with student teachers.
Willing to travel.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bridal Boutique Owner,
Tamzen's Bridal
Carlisle, PA
06.2015 - Current
- Successfully own and operate an award-winning bridal boutique in South Central, PA.
- Established and built the bridal business from the ground up.
- Manage daily administrative tasks efficiently.
- Create reports to summarize daily sales activities and establish store goals.
- Lead the implementation of training protocols.
- Establish targets for team members and deliver valuable guidance, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Monitor and manage inventory, collaborating closely with designers to guarantee prompt fulfillment of client orders and stock.
- Successfully plan and market various special events, including trunk shows, photo shoots, and wedding consultations.
Elementary School Teacher,
Shippensburg Area School District
Shippensburg, PA
08.1986 - 06.2015
- Sixth Grade Teacher, 2 years.
- First-grade teacher, 14 years.
- Instruction Support Teacher, 4 years.
- Developed and implemented a full day 'At-Risk' Kindergarten program over a span of 2 years.
- Implemented Full Day Kindergarten, 2 years.
- Fifth Grade Teacher, 5 years.
- Recognized as the top educator at Shippensburg Area School District and Shippensburg University.
- Supervised and collaborated with student teachers to enhance lesson plans and teaching strategies for over 15 years.
- Created interactive and engaging curriculum.
- Led in-service training programs.
- Created and oversaw the Drew Michael Taylor Reading Program.
- Collaborated in the hiring process for teachers, principals, and superintendents as a committee member.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA03-1991
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05-1985
High School Diploma -
Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School
Lampeter, PA06-1981
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time Management
- Listening Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Reading Specialist Certificat
- Current Clearances/Fingerprints
Affiliations
- JV Girl's Basketball Coach at Shippensburg Area High School, 5 years
- Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach at Shippensburg University, 12 years
- Blue Star Mother/Wreaths Across America
- Founder of the Shippensburg Area High School Hall of Fame, current
- PSEA Board of Director, 12 years
- Former President of PSEA, Southern Region, 8 years
- Former President of Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland PSEA Retired, 4 years
- Operation Deploy Your Dress Collection Coordinator for the Military
- Organizer and sponsor of the Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Scholarship Contest
- DAR Member, Donegal Chapter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bridal Boutique Owner,
Tamzen's Bridal
06.2015 - Current
Elementary School Teacher,
Shippensburg Area School District
08.1986 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School
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