Tonja M. Boswell
Newberry,FL
Summary
To provide support for teachers and students to reach their potential. The desired goal is to touch as many lives along this journey as they grow to become their best selves imaginable. A list of skills acquired would include instructor, facilitator, organizer, coach, creator of success plans, and professional development. Team player. Collaborator. Data analyst. Designer of instructional paths. Intervention coordinator and implementer. Experienced with literacy education, instructional strategies, and student engagement techniques. Utilizes curriculum development and teacher training to enhance literacy outcomes. Track record of fostering collaborative environments that support literacy improvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Literacy Implementation Specialist
Alachua County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple implementation projects concurrently, maintaining strict deadlines without compromising quality or scope.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in the implementation process.
- Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each client, upholding a commitment to service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices to provide the most relevant solutions for schools' improvement.
Career & Technical School Counselor
North Florida Technical College
Starke, FL
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide support to CTE and secondary teachers, students career pathways, graduation and beyond planning and strategies, credit monitoring, data update, and mental health support, liaison for outside services such as career source and mental health resources
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students
- Developed and deepened connections with Career Source, adult education and Voc-Rehab individuals influencing career and life choices of each potential program participant
- Worked on a committee that devised and oversaw job fairs and career events
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students
Behavior Resource Teacher
Bradford County Public
Schools
Starke, FL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborative team for support of students, teachers for a conducive learning environment
- Monitor compliance of the student code of conduct, provide support/effective communication with parent
- Liaison/facilitator or parent/teacher/ESE/504 team meetings
- Data entry/analysis
- Problem solve
- Provide safety
Lead ESE Teacher
Bradford County Public Schools
Starke, FL
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Provide support for teachers of Exceptional Education students; provide academic support for students; establish and continue to implement individualized educational plans of students
- Provide professional support for team or ESE teachers
Support Facilitator
Clay County School Board
, FL
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Provide instruction to students with exceptional needs; devise and implement individualized educational plans for students; lead meetings; facilitate support for teachers; provide support for parents; and provide support and professional development for teachers at private schools
Elementary School Teacher
Bradford County School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Reading/Literacy Coach
Bradford County School Board
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Overseeing and implementation of the Reading First Reading Grant
- Providing teacher support of reading instruction, professional development, student screening, data retrieval and evaluation, devising intervention plans and schedules
Elementary Educator
Bradford/Union School Board Starke
Lake Butler, FL
08.1990 - 06.2004
- Provide instruction to students ranging in grades Kindergarten-5th grades; ESE Self- Contained; and Title 1
Education
Literacy Implementation Specialist Certification
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 01.2023 - 05.2023
Occupational Licenses & Certificates Certification Title - undefined
06.2017
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2017
Master's Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Phoenix
12.2009
Elementary Education
Florida Department of Education
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08.1992
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
08.1990
Skills
- Academic
- Data entry/analysis
- Instructional coaching/empowerment
- Leadership
- Collaborative team player
- Literacy
- Teacher support/training
Software implementation
Project management
Implementation management
Active listening
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Healthcare benefitsCertification
- Literacy Implementation Certification - May 2023
Quote
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Literacy Implementation Specialist Certification
Florida State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Literacy Implementation Specialist
Alachua County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Bradford County School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
Career & Technical School Counselor
North Florida Technical College
08.2018 - 01.2019
Behavior Resource Teacher
Bradford County Public
Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Lead ESE Teacher
Bradford County Public Schools
08.2014 - 08.2017
Support Facilitator
Clay County School Board
08.2007 - 08.2014
Reading/Literacy Coach
Bradford County School Board
08.2004 - 08.2007
Elementary Educator
Bradford/Union School Board Starke
08.1990 - 06.2004
Occupational Licenses & Certificates Certification Title - undefined
Master's Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Phoenix
Elementary Education
Florida Department of Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
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