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Tanya Cross-Roberts

Florissant,MO

Summary

Highly qualified Science Teacher with 30 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

6th-grade Science Teacher

Hazelwood School District
07.2013 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning and problem-solving tasks.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Deputy Juvenile Officer III - Supervisor

St. Louis County Family Court
01.1999 - Current
  • Supervised Detention DJO
  • Booked, monitored, and assisted juveniles in detention
  • Mentor to juvenile while in detention.

7th and 8th-grade Science Teacher

St. Louis Public School
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Create lesson plans to teach 7th and 8th grade students science education
  • Teach students how to interact with others
  • Observe students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
  • Instruct an entire class or smaller groups of students
  • Grade students' assignments.

MySci Program Specialist for Science Outreach

Washington University
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Promote wonder and interest in Science
  • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with GLE's and curriculum
  • Model science inquiry best practice of teaching to classroom teachers/ students
  • Work with community partners to learn the latest model of science inquiry
  • Present the MySci Investigation Station at schools, open houses, and other community events
  • Science Coach for Cool Valley Elementary School
  • Professional Development Coordinator
  • Science Curriculum Writer.

Elementary Teacher

Jennings School District
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Regular Classroom Teacher

Riverview Gardens School District
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Teach individual students, small groups, or classes of twenty-five or more students
  • Function as a district-wide Science Lead Teacher, and Curator for RISE - Renaissance in Science Education
  • Construct district-wide Science curriculums geared to specific age groups and ability levels
  • Coach Elementary School Performing Arts Academy
  • Operate as a part of the Character Education School Leadership Team
  • Work on the district's discipline and summer school committees.

Behavioral / Targeted Case Manager

Hopewell Center
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Monitored /developed behavioral plans for children with special needs
  • Case Manager
  • Child's Advocate.

Teacher's Assistant

Columbia Public Schools
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Assisted classroom teacher in all capacities for learning
  • Worked 1 on 1 with individual students to meet their individual goals.

Supervisor of a Summer Day Camp Program

University City Parks and Recreation Department
01.1986 - 01.1993
  • Organized lessons, activities, and field trips for a day program
  • Managed counselors, schedules, payroll, etc
  • To run an effective program.

Education

Master of Art in Education -Instructional Process - Science Education

Washington University
St. Louis, MO
05.2008

Certificate in Science Education -

Washington University
St. Louis, MO
05.2008

Elementary Teaching Certificate 1- 6 -

Harris Stowe State College
St. Louis, MO
01.1999

Bachelor of Arts in Education -

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
01.1993

Skills

  • Lab Safety Procedures
  • Peer Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Collaborative learning

Affiliations

  • Science Teachers of Missouri (STOMP), 01/2008 - Present
  • National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), 2001 - Present
  • Missouri National Education Association (MNEA), 1999 - Present

References

Professional References upon Request

Timeline

6th-grade Science Teacher

Hazelwood School District
07.2013 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Jennings School District
06.2011 - 08.2011

7th and 8th-grade Science Teacher

St. Louis Public School
01.2011 - 01.2013

MySci Program Specialist for Science Outreach

Washington University
01.2007 - 01.2012

Deputy Juvenile Officer III - Supervisor

St. Louis County Family Court
01.1999 - Current

Regular Classroom Teacher

Riverview Gardens School District
01.1999 - 01.2007

Behavioral / Targeted Case Manager

Hopewell Center
01.1995 - 01.1999

Teacher's Assistant

Columbia Public Schools
01.1993 - 01.1995

Supervisor of a Summer Day Camp Program

University City Parks and Recreation Department
01.1986 - 01.1993

Master of Art in Education -Instructional Process - Science Education

Washington University

Certificate in Science Education -

Washington University

Elementary Teaching Certificate 1- 6 -

Harris Stowe State College

Bachelor of Arts in Education -

Columbia College

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