Toniann Wall
Hanover,PA
Summary
Experienced and results-driven elementary educator with 15+ years of classroom and instructional leadership experience. Expertise in literacy development, differentiated instruction, ESL strategies, and curriculum design. Recognized instructional leader serving as Grade Leader and School Leadership Team member, committed to driving student achievement, fostering collaboration, and building strong family partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
P.S. 212
Brooklyn, NY
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Grade Leader facilitating team meetings and aligning instructional initiatives.
- School Leadership Team member and Recording Secretary.
- Instructional Leadership Committee participant analyzing curriculum effectiveness.
- Implemented ESL-focused strategies to close achievement gaps.
- District Finalist – Big Apple Teacher Award (2019).
- Designed differentiated, standards-aligned instruction for diverse learners.
Classroom Teacher (1st & 2nd Grade)
P.S. 253
Brooklyn, NY
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Integrated technology (Smart Board) to enhance instruction and engagement.
- Designed differentiated tasks aligned to Bloom’s Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge.
- Co-developed ELA Performance Task Bundle integrating Social Studies standards.
- Implemented Wilson Fundations phonics program.
- Maintained student data portfolios and conducted parent conferences.
Third Grade Inclusion Teacher
P.S. 194
Brooklyn, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Conducted literacy assessments and monitored reading growth.
- Prepared students for NYS ELA and Math assessments.
- Collaborated in IEP meetings and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Education
Advanced Certificate - TESOL
Fordham University
New York, NY01-2021
Master of Science - Literacy Studies
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood & Elementary Education, History
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY01-2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Classroom
- Smart Board & Notebook Software
- Educational Technology Integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification – Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
- New York State Professional Certification – Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
- New York State Initial Certification – Literacy (Birth–Grade 6)
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
P.S. 212
01.2012 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher (1st & 2nd Grade)
P.S. 253
01.2007 - 01.2012
Third Grade Inclusion Teacher
P.S. 194
01.2006 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Literacy Studies
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood & Elementary Education, History
Hofstra University
Advanced Certificate - TESOL
Fordham University