Toni Peel
Chatham,IL
Summary
Professional educator with hands-on classroom experience and strong foundation in educational methodologies. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Demonstrates skills in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Known for reliability and results-driven approach to teaching and learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Ball Chatham School District
11.2011 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
School Age Teacher
Lake Shore Learning Center
07.2009 - Current
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Confer with parents or guardians, and administrators to resolve students’ behavior.
- Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting,independence, and self-advocacy
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Student Teacher
Ball Chatham School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive technologies into lesson plans.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
Teachers Licensure For Elementary 1st-6th Grade - Education
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL12-2020
Associate of Arts -
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL06-2004
High School Diploma -
Ball Chatham School Distric
Chatham, IL06-2001
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Student-centered learning
Timeline
Student Teacher
Ball Chatham School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Paraprofessional
Ball Chatham School District
11.2011 - Current
School Age Teacher
Lake Shore Learning Center
07.2009 - Current
Teachers Licensure For Elementary 1st-6th Grade - Education
University of Illinois At Springfield
Bachelor of Psychology - Psychology
University of Illinois At Springfield
Associate of Arts -
Lincoln Land Community College
High School Diploma -
Ball Chatham School Distric
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