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TONIA J SALSBERY

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Highly-motivated and organized employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2021 - Current
  • Assist with individual student assessment at the teacher's request.
  • Communicate weekly with assigned classroom teachers on lesson plans and student progress.
  • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
  • Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
  • Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
  • Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
  • Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, playground duty, and other related non-instructional areas.
  • Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
  • Attend scheduled staff meeting during school hours.
  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Real Estate Assistant

Tom Garbow
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - 12.2021
  • Hosted new construction open houses by welcoming visitors, answering questions, and giving tours of the properties.
  • Assisted in creating and maintaining the current and new client spreadsheet.
  • Data entry for the company's CRM system.
  • Assisted realtors with private viewings, enabling clients to see available properties.
  • Assisted in filling out purchase agreements, disclosures, and other contractual documents, using DocuSign to obtain signatures and complete paperwork.
  • Operated photocopiers, scanners, fax machines and personal computers.

Realtor

Greenridge Realty Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2018 - 12.2021
  • Represented buyers and sellers in major real estate transactions.
  • Gathered client information for their desired features in a home, financial ability, home types, and neighborhoods of interest
  • Identified properties for sale through the multiple listing service and presented them to clients
  • Presided over negotiations and advised clients on suitable courses of action
  • Maintained a good relationship with lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, and title companies
  • Prepared necessary paperwork such as contracts, purchase and listing agreements.
  • Facilitated the closing process on behalf of clients and reviewed parts of contracts to resolve issues prior to closing.

Head Teacher

Chiaravalle Montessori School
Evanston, IL
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Guided and directed the students' activities academically, socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner that fostered the overall development and well-being of each child
  • Established and maintained a positive, caring environment in the classroom and provided support to each student, and challenged each student to their fullest potential
  • Developed and executed curriculum consistent with the Montessori method and principles appropriate for the learning objectives for children aged 3- 6
  • Maintained accurate records of classroom attendance, observations of each student's activities, and progress in each developmental area to best meet each student's needs
  • Maintained ongoing communication with parents including 2 written parent-teacher conference reports per school year
  • Assisted in the interviewing/hiring process for my individual classroom
  • Supervised and evaluated my classroom Assistant Teacher, provided them with guidance and training as needed
  • Participated in the student interviewing for prospective students
  • Assisted with small group presentations of materials and curriculum
  • Observed and kept an ongoing log of each student’s daily progress

Assistant Teacher

Chiaravalle Montessori School
Evanston, IL
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Supported the Head Teacher in achieving their goal to establish and maintain a positive, caring environment in the classroom.
  • Assisted with small group presentations of materials and curriculum.
  • Observed and kept an ongoing log of each student’s daily progress.
  • Participated in educational training sessions held by administration
  • Assisted with classroom management, nap/rest time, daily car-pool, and lunchroom support as needed.
  • Assumed classroom responsibility in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Constituent Relations Liaison

Michigan State Senate
Lansing, MI
09.1997 - 05.2003
  • Welcomed guests to the legislative office, asking open-ended questions to identify ways to offer help.
  • Managed calendar for individual appointments, meetings, public events, and travel.
  • Drafted responses to constituent emails and letters on behalf of the State Senator.
  • Responded to staff and constituent requests for meetings, information, or other concerns.
  • Provided administrative assistance by returning phone calls, answering emails, and putting together mail distribution lists.
  • Maintained accurate and organized several filing systems.

Education

Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certificate -

Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Inst
06.2002

General Studies

Lansing Community College

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Basic PowerPoint, Google Suite, and PowerSchool
  • Calendar Management
  • Use of standard office equipment, such as personal computers, multi-line phone systems, copiers, scanners, and fax machines
  • Use of a variety of Classroom Technology

Licenses

  • Real Estate License Feb 2018

Volunteer Experience

  • North Trails Middle School PTO Secretary, Aug 2021 - June 2022
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School PTO President, Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
  • Meadow Brook Elementary School PTO Vice President, Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
  • Chiaravalle Montessori School Auction Co-Chair, Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
  • Elementary School Family Association Chair, Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
  • Chiaravalle Montessori School Auction Chair, Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Timeline

Instructional Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public Schools
10.2021 - Current

Real Estate Assistant

Tom Garbow
03.2020 - 12.2021

Realtor

Greenridge Realty Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2021

Head Teacher

Chiaravalle Montessori School
08.2005 - 06.2010

Assistant Teacher

Chiaravalle Montessori School
06.2003 - 06.2005

Constituent Relations Liaison

Michigan State Senate
09.1997 - 05.2003

Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certificate -

Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Inst

General Studies

Lansing Community College

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