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Toni Carter

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Accomplished elementary teacher with 27 years in the classroom who offers a passion for education and a strong desire to contribute to a supportive learning environment. Adept at classroom management, building positive relationships, backward design, and data-driven self- and student reflection/redirection. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance while fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

Oak Grove RVI School District
08.2000 - Current


  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
  • Established clear classroom plans and objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily lessons, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence among students.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with both informal and formal assessments.
  • Used data to drive student learning.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, and challenged high-achievers to meet and then set new goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
  • Led before-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, increasing academic achievement across all subjects.
  • Directed after-school activities to provide students with interesting opportunities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum planning, classroom management techniques, and effective teaching strategies.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.

Third Grade Teacher

Kansas City MO School District
08.1998 - 07.2000
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Continuing Education - Education Technology

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS

Master of Education - General Studies

Park University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum selection
  • Technology integration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Individual and small group interventions (Tier 2 and 3)
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Activity Planning
  • UFLI Trained
  • LETRS Certified
  • Trauma Smart Certified

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

Oak Grove RVI School District
08.2000 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

Kansas City MO School District
08.1998 - 07.2000

Master of Education - General Studies

Park University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Graceland University

Continuing Education - Education Technology

Baker University

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