Tomeka Ragsdale
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
Dedicated, responsible, and loving educator with proven skills in classroom management, individualized support, and creating a stimulating learning environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Flat Shoals Elementary
Conyers, GA
12.2023 - Current
- Created differentiated instruction lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
- Actively participated in collaborative planning meetings and engaged in open communication with parents to ensure alignment between classroom instruction and student needs
- Integrated various technology tools and resources to enhance lesson delivery and student engagement
- Established and maintained a positive and structured learning environment through the consistent application of proactive classroom management techniques.
Paraprofessional
Flat Shoals Elementary
Conyers, GA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning skills to promote life-long educational goals
- Implemented behavior management techniques and intervention strategies under the guidance of classroom teachers
- Modeled respectful and inclusive behavior, facilitating peer interactions, and promoting social-emotional learning skills
- Provided one-on-one as well as small group instruction
- Support Person of the Year nominee 2022-2023.
Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Parish Preschool
Decatur, GA
08.2007 - 08.2021
- Delivered engaging activities that aligned with early childhood development principles, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
- Designed and organized a safe, welcoming, and well-equipped classroom space conducive to exploration, play, and learning
- Engaged in continuous learning and professional growth through participation in workshops, conferences, and training opportunities.
Education
BA - Journalism -
Georgia State University
AAS - Early Childhood Education -
Atlanta Technical College
BA - Elementary Education -
Western Governor’s University
Skills
- MS Office Proficient
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible
- Safeguarding God's Children Certification
- GACE Paraprofessional Certification
Timeline
Student Teacher
Flat Shoals Elementary
12.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Flat Shoals Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2023
Lead Teacher
Holy Trinity Parish Preschool
08.2007 - 08.2021
BA - Journalism -
Georgia State University
AAS - Early Childhood Education -
Atlanta Technical College
BA - Elementary Education -
Western Governor’s University
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