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Tonia Baker

Naperville,IL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level library position. Ready to help the library team achieve their goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the library's goals. Reliable employee seeking library position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Test Scorer

Pearson VUE
03.2018 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
Bloomington, IL
01.1994 - 08.2006
  • Cared for children ages newborn to 5 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each night.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.

Teacher

Decatur Township Schools
Decatur, IL
08.1992 - 05.1993
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Administrative and Clerical Support
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Adapting to Classroom Needs
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Classroom Behavior Management
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Test Standardization
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Grading and Scoring
  • Administering Tests
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Assessing Students
  • Documenting Results
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quality Checks

Certification

  • DayCare Provider State of Illinois License - 1994-2010
  • Certified Teacher, State of Illinois - 1991-Current

Timeline

Test Scorer

Pearson VUE
03.2018 - Current

Home Daycare Owner

Self-employeed
01.1994 - 08.2006

Teacher

Decatur Township Schools
08.1992 - 05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Education

Illinois State University

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