Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Tony Ngo

Summary

Passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher seeking opportunities to create engaging, supportive, and dynamic learning environments. Committed to fostering students' academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being. Continually eager to expand knowledge and develop differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students while incorporating technology to enhance the learning experience. Prioritizing the establishment of strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to cultivate a collaborative and nurturing classroom community. Aiming to inspire a love of learning in students from all backgrounds through personal growth as an educator.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Substitute Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District (El Camino)
11.2023 - Current
  • Promoted an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected while challenging themselves academically.
  • Three months experience in teaching 4th grade.
  • Work with variety groups of students from Tk-6, and SPED.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adapting lesson plans accordingly to meet individual needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings focused on enhancing instructional practices across various subject areas.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to target areas of weakness in student performance and drive improvement.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Weekly PLC meeting and Professional meeting.
  • Long-Term Lesson Planing and Collaborates planning with teachers and Administration.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Coach Girl's Basketball Team.
  • Collaborative team meetings focused on analyzing student data, refining curriculum materials, and sharing successful teaching techniques.
  • Administer practice and real IAB testing.
  • Becoming familiar with the California Standardize testing and Sbac testing.

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Ontario Montclair School District (OMSD)
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
  • Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.

Student Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Experience teaching in 4th grade.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Attended Weekly meeting, training, and PLCs.

PE Assistant Teacher/STEM Teacher

Ontario/Montclair School District
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Lead activities through encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Managed equipment inventory effectively, ensuring resources were well-maintained and accessible for class use.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, creating an inclusive atmosphere that encouraged participation from all ability levels.
  • Supported the development of healthy habits by incorporating nutrition education into lessons.
  • Assisted with the supervision of extracurricular sports teams, demonstrating commitment to student success both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Assisted in the improvement of students'' motor skills through various exercises and drills.
  • Coordinated adaptive physical education programs for special needs students, tailoring instruction methods to accommodate their abilities.

Teacher Assistant

Ivy Crest Montessori
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Tutoring students
  • Establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly, patience
  • Prepare, and plan activities such as arts and crafts, sports activities, and as well as team-building activities
  • Establish a good relationship with parents through communication
  • Help students with work and homework
  • Encourage and promote Montessori beliefs and values
  • Taught STEM to 1st through 6th graders

Lead Teacher

Engineering for Kids
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Teach STEM and coding curriculum
  • Help students develop self-confidence, teamwork, and social skills, and maintain focus skills
  • Help promote STEM in low-income areas
  • Provide curriculums that enhance student’s engagement in the material and learning
  • Understand and respect that students come from diverse backgrounds

After School Program Teacher

Ymca of Orange Country
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Work directly with an assigned group of approximately 24 students while helping with homework, maintaining a positively controlled environment while meeting the needs of all children
  • Establish authority through leadership, communication, and most importantly, patience
  • Prepare, and plan activities such as arts and crafts, sports activities, and as well as team-building activities
  • Help students establish a sense of community by providing a safe and nurturing environment to learn while feeling safe and valuable
  • Help students learn essential skills such as problem-solving
  • Positive Reinforcement and Redirection in class settling
  • Develop relationships with teachers and parents to promote a better support system

Volunteer Teacher

Euclid Elementary School
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Monitoring student behavior, assessing learning needs, working with one on one and in small groups

Daycare Teacher

Ymca of Chino
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and parents
  • Prepare and plan activities
  • Providing children with guidance while maintaining a positive environment
  • Effective communication between supervisors and coworkers
  • Provide warm and positive experiences for children during summer camp, after school program
  • Maintaining a positive relationship with parents
  • 2018 summer

Education

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

University of La Verne
La Verne
05-2023

Master of Arts - Education

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Fullerton
12-2019

Associate of Arts - University Studies

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga
07-2015

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Adaptable Learner
  • Strong work ethic
  • Student engagement
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Cooperative learning
  • Collaborative Planning
  • Lesson plan development
  • Relationship building
  • Developing Effective Discipline Strategies
  • Team building
  • Empathy and Relationship Building

Timeline

Resident Substitute Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District (El Camino)
11.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Ontario Montclair School District (OMSD)
08.2023 - 10.2023

Student Teacher

Ontario Montclair School District
12.2022 - 05.2023

PE Assistant Teacher/STEM Teacher

Ontario/Montclair School District
01.2020 - 12.2022

Teacher Assistant

Ivy Crest Montessori
01.2019 - 01.2020

Lead Teacher

Engineering for Kids
01.2019 - 12.2019

After School Program Teacher

Ymca of Orange Country
01.2018 - 01.2019

Volunteer Teacher

Euclid Elementary School
01.2018 - 12.2018

Daycare Teacher

Ymca of Chino
01.2015 - 12.2017

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -

University of La Verne

Master of Arts - Education

University of La Verne

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - University Studies

Chaffey College
Tony Ngo