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Work History
Education
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Tawanna Christian

Quitman,GA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Valdosta City Schools, excelling in parent engagement and collaborative learning. Skilled in data collection and analysis, I effectively monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions. Committed to fostering a positive classroom environment, I empower students to achieve their goals through innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Valdosta City Schools
Valdosta, GA
08.2019 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated discussions with students on relevant course topics to enhance engagement.
  • Contributed innovative ideas at faculty meetings to improve curriculum design.
  • Engaged parents by providing regular updates on academic performance and classroom activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to exchange best practices in teaching methods.
  • Adapted instructional methods to meet evolving needs of school district.
  • Monitored student behavior during breaks and lunchtime, ensuring safety for all participants.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
  • Conducted individual and small group tutoring sessions for struggling students.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

Educator

Valdosta City Schools
Valdosta, GA
08.2008 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
  • Educated, motivated, and encouraged each student to always do their absolute best at everything they do.

  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
  • Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
  • Monitored student behavior during breaks and lunchtime ensuring safety of all participants.
  • Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
  • Managed classroom materials and equipment such as textbooks, laptops, projectors.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on a regular basis.
  • Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.

Educator

Madison County Board Of Education
Madison, FL
08.2005 - 05.2017
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided support and guidance to students, as well as parents, to maintain a collaborative and successful work environment.
  • Identified the needs of students promptly and efficiently.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to success, learning, growing, respect, love, and taking academic chances to enhance students' confidence.
  • Weekly assessments for progress monitoring.
  • Regular data chats with students, as well as parents, to keep them informed of academic progress.
  • Participated in professional learning workshops to enhance my growth, as well as my students' growth.

Guidance Counselor

Madison County Board Of Education
Madison, FL
08.2005 - 05.2017
  • Promoted positive behaviors among all members of the school community through modeling appropriate responses to challenging situations.
  • Participated in administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or managing intake paperwork.
  • Collaborated with school staff and families to support student development.
  • Developed and implemented intervention plans for students with social-emotional needs.
  • Provided individual and group counseling services to students.
  • Engaged in ongoing dialogue with parents and guardians about their children's academic performance or social issues impacting learning.
  • Provided consultation services to teachers, administrators and other stakeholders regarding best practices for working with diverse populations.
  • Facilitated classroom guidance lessons on topics such as self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying prevention, decision making, stress management, study skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student interactions including attendance data, assessment results, notes from meetings with parents and guardians.
  • Referred students to outside mental health professionals when appropriate.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to counseling techniques and strategies.

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Madison County Board Of Education
Madison, FL
08.2006 - 05.2015
  • Supervised locker room activities prior to practices and games ensuring appropriate conduct among players.
  • I held study hall before each practice, and I checked all work before practice began.
  • Coordinated with school administrators regarding scheduling of practices, games, events.
  • Planned and managed fundraising activities to support the program budget needs.
  • Mentored student athletes on academic success as well as personal responsibility within the community.
  • Instructed players in rules of the game, safety procedures, proper technique and sportsmanship.
  • Organized team travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, meals.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive practice plan that focused on skill development, game strategy, and team unity.
  • Served as a positive role model for student athletes both on and off the court.
  • Facilitated communication between assistant coaches, trainers, physicians and other staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of all team statistics throughout the season.
  • Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.

Educator

Brooks County Board of Education
Quitman, GA
08.1990 - 05.2005
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
  • Organized field trips to enhance learning experiences for students.
  • Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Implemented strategies to ensure all students had access to technology for educational purposes.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Established expectations for student behavior while maintaining an atmosphere of mutual respect.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on a regular basis.
  • Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
  • Utilized various assessment techniques including quizzes, tests, projects and presentations to evaluate student progress.
  • Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
  • Conducted individual or small group tutoring sessions as needed for struggling students.
  • Engaged parents in their children's education by providing regular updates about academic performance and classroom activities.
  • Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05-2007

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Thomas University
Thomasville, GA
05-2005

Skills

  • Parent engagement: I take pride in informing all parents of the great choices and work habits that their child makes consistently, and I also inform them of the not-so-good choices in order to get the child back on track before it starts to affect their grades
  • Classroom management: it is vitally important to have good and effective classroom management unless there are clear and precise procedures and rules in place, the learning process cannot take place
  • Collaborative learning: students learn from each other if the objectives are clear, and the expectations are set Collaborative learning can be extremely successful for all involved
  • Data collection and analysis: I assess my students on a regular basis after a skill is taught, which allows me to see if they are grasping the skills that are being taught Based on the analysis of the data, it will determine which type of intervention is needed for the student
  • Goal setting: Setting realistic goals and expectations for students will help them monitor their progress because they are trying to achieve success Once they achieve that goal, we will continue to set obtainable goals until they reach their ultimate goal

Affiliations

  • I've always wanted to piano. Today makes exactly one month that I signed up for lessons. I have thoroughly enjoyed the process and look forward to playing my first arrangement.
  • Spending time with my grandchildren is therapeutic. They make me laugh and dance even when I don''t feel like it!! I have (7) grandchildren that are absolutely adorable!

Accomplishments

  • I have been married for 39+ years to my AWESOME husband.
  • Chosen by administration for 6th Grade Team Leader at J L Newbern Middle School.
  • Proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Educator

Valdosta City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2025

Educator

Valdosta City Schools
08.2008 - 05.2019

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Madison County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 05.2015

Educator

Madison County Board Of Education
08.2005 - 05.2017

Guidance Counselor

Madison County Board Of Education
08.2005 - 05.2017

Educator

Brooks County Board of Education
08.1990 - 05.2005

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Thomas University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Thomas University

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