Tonja Teal
Somerset,KY
Summary
Accomplished Literacy Specialist with 15 years of experience in assessments and targeted interventions. Expert in collaborating with educators and parents to cultivate a passion for reading and enhance student success. Proficient in analyzing assessment data and implementing strategies that boost student engagement and achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Somerset Independent Schools
Somerset, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Led small group interventions to enhance phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills, resulting in improved student literacy development.
- Analyzed data from literacy assessments to inform instructional decisions, optimizing interventions that directly supported student progress.
- Conducted assessments identifying students' literacy strengths and targeted areas for improvement, guiding tailored interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate literacy strategies into classroom instruction.
- Supported parents with resources and strategies to encourage reading at home.
Classroom Teacher
Somerset Independent Schools
Somerset, KY
09.2010 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards, improving student understanding and engagement.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that cultivated a positive learning environment, enhancing student behavior and focus.
- Integrated educational technology that increased student participation and enriched learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through ongoing evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress and classroom updates, strengthening home-school relationships.
Classroom Teacher
Pulaski County Schools
SOMERSET, KY
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Developed and implemented classroom management strategies that created a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Implemented ongoing assessments and feedback sessions to monitor student performance and guide instructional adjustments.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance student engagement and support learning outcomes.
- Partnered with colleagues to design and execute interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom updates.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Midway College
Midway, KY05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Rank 1 Certification
Southeast South Central Educational Cooperative
London, KYSkills
- Literacy assessment
- Literacy intervention
- Writing instruction
- Writing intervention
- Reading strategies
- Assessment design
- Instructional design
- Educational technology
- Data analysis
- Student engagement
- English language learners
- Learning styles
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Educational research
- Google Office Suite
- Canva Graphic Design
Certification
Rank 1 Teaching Certification
Timeline
Literacy Specialist
Somerset Independent Schools
01.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Somerset Independent Schools
09.2010 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Pulaski County Schools
01.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Midway College
Some College (No Degree) - Rank 1 Certification
Southeast South Central Educational Cooperative