Tirza Thomas-Mayberry
Houston
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cypress Ridge High School, specializing in Business and Finance. Adept in Microsoft Excel and fostering student engagement, I have successfully co-sponsored FBLA and led initiatives that enhanced student performance and leadership skills. Committed to inspiring future business leaders through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Cypress Ridge High School
Houston
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated financial literacy workshops to enhance students' understanding of personal finance
- Coordinated leadership development events to empower students with essential skills and confidence
- Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Teacher
Cypress Creek High School
Houston
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Contributed to entrepreneurship programs and initiatives to foster student engagement and development.
- Coordinated campus performance objective initiatives to align educational goals with program outcomes.
- Explored business, marketing, and finance concepts to enhance understanding of key principles.
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Monitored attendance for Bible study sessions.
Teacher – Department Chairperson
Nimitz Ninth Grade School
Houston
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Business Information Management I (BIM I)
- Touch Systems Data Entry
- Student Council Sponsor
- Title I Representative
- Supervised student teachers, offering feedback and resources to help them develop effective teaching practices.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and development.
- Co-sponsored Business Professionals of America (BPA), facilitating student participation in competitions and enhancing career readiness.
Teacher
Caraway Intermediate School
Houston
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging math curriculum for fifth-grade students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Contributed as a member of the PBIS committee focused on positive behavioral interventions and support.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.
Teacher
Aldine Ninth Grade School
Houston
08.2001 - 08.2015
Teacher
Carter Academy
Houston
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Third Grade Teacher
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects for student learning.
Teacher
Nat Q. Henderson Elementary School
06.1997 - 08.2000
- Delivered fifth-grade curriculum to foster student engagement and mastery of key concepts.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student participation.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback.
Education
Master's Degree - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX08.2012
Master's Degree - Education Administration
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.1999
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Administrative Management Systems
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.1995
Doctoral Degree - Executive Leadership
Houston Christian University
Houston, TXSkills
- Business curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Financial literacy
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- Principal Certification EC-12
- Teacher Certification - 1-8 Reading
- 1-8 Self-Contained
- 6-12 Basic Business
Activities
- Member of Mack H. Hannah Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Collegiate Business Merit Award Winner
- National Deans List Member
- Pi Omega Pi (Business- Teacher Honor Society)
- Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International)
- Member of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators (TABSE)
- Texas Executive Women Member (TEW) - Executive Membership
- Business Information Management I (BIM I)
- Money Matters
- Touch Systems Data Entry
- Ladies of Excellence (LOE) Lead Sponsor
- College and Career Day Coordinator (2014-2015)
- Teacher of the Year Finalist
- Department Chairperson
Timeline
Teacher
Cypress Ridge High School
06.2025 - Current
Teacher
Cypress Creek High School
06.2020 - 06.2025
Teacher – Department Chairperson
Nimitz Ninth Grade School
06.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher
Caraway Intermediate School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher
Aldine Ninth Grade School
08.2001 - 08.2015
Teacher
Carter Academy
06.2000 - 08.2001
Teacher
Nat Q. Henderson Elementary School
06.1997 - 08.2000
Master's Degree - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
Master's Degree - Education Administration
Texas Southern University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Administrative Management Systems
Texas Southern University
Doctoral Degree - Executive Leadership
Houston Christian University