Tonia Smith
Charleston Progressive Academy
North Charleston,SC
30
years of professional experience
Dedicated educator with strong skills in instructional delivery and classroom management. Committed to fostering student engagement and building positive relationships to enhance learning outcomes.
Work History
Classroom Teacher(Gr K-2)
22 Years- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that effectively integrate curriculum standards and foster student engagement.
- Designed and implemented strategies that increased student participation and collaboration in classroom activities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance to deliver actionable feedback and support academic growth.
- Implemented technological tools that improved instructional effectiveness and encouraged active student engagement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods and educational best practices.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
1 YearKindergarten Classroom Teacher
6 Years 10 MonthsEducation
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Instructional delivery
Classroom management
Student engagement
Behavioral management
Problem resolution
Relationship building
Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Twice nominated for Teacher of the Year.
- Supervised Grade level team of 4-6 staff members throughout my career.
- Students met district and state goals yearly.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher(Gr K-2)
Charleston Progressive Academy
07.2002 - 07.2024Read More
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Charlestown Academy
07.2001 - 07.2002Read More
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
James Simons Elementary School
09.1994 - 07.2001Read More
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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