Toni Lee Gasch
Sparta,WI
Summary
Early childhood education professional with 15+ years of knowledge, training, and working experience in state, federal, tribal, and private ECE programs who utilize interdisciplinary insights of early childhood development, parenting techniques, and family coaching disciplines to create positive working relationships between teachers, staff, administration, and families. Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and unique family dynamics. Provide professional development to teachers to meet the social, emotional, and physical requirements of children and their caregivers. Collaborative individual with effective communication and interpersonal skills that cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues, vendors, and other community members I come in contact with.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Sparta Area School District
Sparta, WI
08.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to state and district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- School Improvement Committee Member 2021 - Current
- Math Pilot Member 2022 - Current.
- Junior Achievement Teacher 2023 - Current.
Instructional Literacy Coach (2019 -2021)
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Melrose, WI
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided 50+ teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials for entire elementary.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Designed, developed, and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Title 1 Reading Teacher, (PK-3rd Grade)
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Melrose, WI
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Attended Wisconsin Title 1 Association Conference 2019.
- Literacy Curriculum Committee Member 2018-2021.
- Attended CESA 4 Reading Benchmark Assessment Training 2019.
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
University School Of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Cultivated positive relationships state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- SK Team Lead on Math Department 2014 - 2015.
- SK Team Lead on English Language Arts Department 2015 - 2017.
- Junior Achievement Volunteer K-6 2016 -2018.
- Taught Science, Art, Reading, Writing, and Math Curricula.
Kindergarten Teacher
Forrest Street Early Learning Center
Black River Falls, WI
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Attended and participated in 40+ hours of Literacy Collaborative Training (Lesley University).
Supervised Visitation Monitor / Parent Coaching
Children's Wisconsin - Children's Hospital Of WI
Black River Falls, WI
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent coaching on assisting parents in attaining appropriate parenting success.
- Collaborated with Tribal, state, and federal organizations to meet client needs.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Ho - Chunk Nation
Black River Falls, WI
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Provided TTA to teachers, staff, and administration.
- Liaison between tribal, state, and federal agencies.
- Attended and collaborated in professional meetings analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Western Dairyland Head Start
Black River Falls, WI
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided teacher/child interactions as described by the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) for our center based programs serving children birth-to-five and in home based family childcare settings.
- Organized and supervised early childhood setting utilizing Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS).
- Developed and facilitated innovative activities to engage young children in learning process utilizing The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, and Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Maintained accurate and ongoing anecdotal and formative assessment records.
- Planned, collaborated, and facilitated community outreach monthly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WI01.2008
Skills
- Extensive Pedagogy Knowledge and Experience
- Data Analysis for Data Driven Decisions
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Providing Culture of Learning that Supports School Readiness
- Special Education
- Adaptable and Creative in Approaching Teachers, Support Staff, and Parents that Ensures Quality Practice
- Providing Professional-Level Expertise
- Effective Listening and Engaging Professional Dialogue
- School Administration
- Proficiency in Childcare Management Software
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- Social and Emotional Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Program Leadership
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Student Data Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Quality Assurance
- Design Improvement
- Develop Curriculum
- Professional Development
- Continuous Improvement
Work Availability
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Timeline
Early Childhood Education Teacher
Sparta Area School District
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Literacy Coach (2019 -2021)
Melrose-Mindoro School District
08.2019 - 08.2021
Title 1 Reading Teacher, (PK-3rd Grade)
Melrose-Mindoro School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Kindergarten Teacher
University School Of Milwaukee
08.2014 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Forrest Street Early Learning Center
08.2013 - 08.2014
Supervised Visitation Monitor / Parent Coaching
Children's Wisconsin - Children's Hospital Of WI
06.2013 - 07.2014
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Ho - Chunk Nation
07.2011 - 07.2013
Head Start Lead Teacher
Western Dairyland Head Start
05.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
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