Tonisha Coburn
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Mission: To ensure diverse populations of students have access to high quality instruction by nurturing high-quality students.
Vision: Building a loving and nurturing learning environment for diverse populations of students that prepares them for their academic growth and success.
Core Values: Creativity, Service, Dependability, Community, Gratitude
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Intern
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2023.08 - Current
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their skills and stay current with educational trends.
- Oversaw safety protocols during emergency situations, ensuring prompt response times from all staff members involved in crisis management procedures.
- Enhanced the internship program by developing new strategies and collaborating with teachers and staff.
- Managed discipline referrals by implementing restorative practices that supported student growth and accountability.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and leadership development.
- Promoted academic success by analyzing assessment data to identify areas requiring targeted intervention strategies.
- Supported the principal in conducting teacher evaluations and providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Streamlined administrative processes through effective collaboration with office personnel on record-keeping tasks.
- Collaborated with community organizations to establish partnerships that enriched student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- Served as a liaison between families experiencing hardship or trauma, connecting them with appropriate support resources within the school or local community.
MTSS Facilitator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2022.08 - Current
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to assist teachers with reducing learning gaps and instructing students.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
- Planned and facilitated Panorama Student Success Platform workshops employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Coordinated annual screenings for 9th grade students throughout the school year
Parent-Teacher Organization - Teacher Liaison
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to coordinate events designed to support the whole child. Events included Fundraising and Student Recognition.
Prom Coordinator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - Current
- Coordinate contract with venue and vendors
- Secure vendors for the event
- Organize Staff
- Sell and distribute tickets.
QUEENs (DPS Girls of Color Support Group) Advisor
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2020.08 - 2023.06
- Coordinate monthly activities for young women that allow them to see themselves in the school environment
- Facilitate conversations about identity and self-awareness
- Organized and planned field trips and activities that allow the young women to experience life outside of a classroom.
Equity Champion
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - 2023.06
- Liaison between the Office of Equity Affairs and Northern High School
- Facilitate collection and analysis of data through surveys from faculty, staff, and students
- Promoted a positive atmosphere through friendly interactions with customers and coworkers.
- Coordinate in-house professional development on topics such as implicit biases, microaggressions, culturally responsive classrooms, and equitable grading practices
- Facilitate conversations that promote a more equitable learning environment for all students in our school.
Science Teacher
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2014.08 - 2020.06
- Subjects Taught: Biology, Physical Science, Credit Recovery
- Provided a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for teenagers
- Designed and implemented a self-paced, mastery-based, blended classroom during the 2021-2022 school year for Biology and Physical Science using the NC Standard Course of Study
- Facilitated e-learning lab to assist students with recovering failed credits
- Coordinated Back to School Events such as Parent Info Sessions, Freshmen Orientation, and Open House
- Provided academic support in the form of one-on-one instruction, conversations about graduate plans, and life after high school through the Evening Academy Program
- Trained and supervised new teachers
- Coordinated and Participated in Professional Learning Communities
- Discussed lesson activities, assessment data, and student trends in mastering standards
- Developed and maintained an Information in Canvas as a solution to encourage families to become observers in Canvas to monitor student progress.
Evening Academy Co-Coordinator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2019.01 - Current
- Implemented alternative school setting for seniors severely off-cohort for graduation and students with barriers to the traditional school setting.
- Managed and tracked course enrollment.
- Managed student and teacher pairings.
Communications Team Lead
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2022.08 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to develop communication guidelines.
- Managed communication requests received from the school community and shared with respective team members.
- Designed graphics for information.
- Created shareable content that resonated with followers, driving increased engagement rates and audience growth.
- Responsible for Canvas Announcements and Social Media postings.
- Designed and managed a universal information hub for students through Canvas.
Education
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2024
M.S. Biology -
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05.2013
B.S. Biology -
Bennett College
Greensboro, NC05.2011
Skills
- Classroom experience
- Organizational skills
- Experience working with students
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Academic advising
- Professional Development Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
Awards
2020 - 2021 DPS Teacher of the Year Finalist
Timeline
Principal Intern
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2023.08 - Current
MTSS Facilitator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2022.08 - Current
Communications Team Lead
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2022.08 - Current
QUEENs (DPS Girls of Color Support Group) Advisor
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2020.08 - 2023.06
Evening Academy Co-Coordinator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2019.01 - Current
Parent-Teacher Organization - Teacher Liaison
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - Current
Prom Coordinator
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - Current
Equity Champion
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2018.08 - 2023.06
Science Teacher
Durham Public Schools - Northern High School
2014.08 - 2020.06
Master of School Administration -
North Carolina Central University
M.S. Biology -
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
B.S. Biology -
Bennett College
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