Tinika Bunch
Lead Teacher Of Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 21-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Reading Instruction Teaching Support
Wilson County Schools -BO Barnes Elementary
Wilson, NC
Lead Teacher Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Wilson County Schools
Wilson, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
Grade Level Chair 5th Grade
Wilson County Schools-Jones Elementary
Wilson, 27893
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Cultivated positive relationships state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
School Improvement Coach
Wilson County Schools
Wilson, NC
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for ELA and Math
Reading Instructional Teaching Support
Wilson County Schools-BO Barnes
Wilson, North Carolina
08.2010 - 08.2018
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used Jan Richardson's and Marie Clay approach to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Grade Level Chair-4th Grade
Wilson County Schools-BO Barnes
Wilson, North Carolina
08.2006 - 06.2010
- Cultivated positive relationships state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Issued daily care for children that adhered to licensing guidelines and company standards.
- Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 08.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Social Work
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year multiple times
Mentor to several colleagues
Chosen to lead Wilson Academy of Virtual Education (only full time employee)
Certification
Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
Lead Teacher Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Wilson County Schools
10.2021 - Current
Grade Level Chair 5th Grade
Wilson County Schools-Jones Elementary
12.2018 - 10.2021
School Improvement Coach
Wilson County Schools
08.2018 - 12.2018
Reading K-12
05-2012
Reading Instructional Teaching Support
Wilson County Schools-BO Barnes
08.2010 - 08.2018
Grade Level Chair-4th Grade
Wilson County Schools-BO Barnes
08.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
08.2004 - 05.2006
Elementary Education K-6
07-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Social Work
Elizabeth City State University
08.1996 - 05.2000
Reading Instruction Teaching Support
Wilson County Schools -BO Barnes Elementary
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