Versatile High School Math Teacher offering 22 years of educational excellence and strong classroom management skills. Well-versed in planning rigorous mathematical lessons aligned to prescribed standards. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with background educating diverse student bodies to develop culturally and academically relevant math assignments and assessments. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
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Tonya Bachand
Teacher
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kern High School District
High School Math Teacher
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Presented at California Math Council, Colorado Math Council, and Texas Instruments
- Provided professional development for teachers at Liberty High on literacy in all disciplines
- Provided professional development to entire county on instructional strategies
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards using Building Thinking Classrooms instructional strategies.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops (NCTM, CMC, youcubed) to stay abreast of new developments in math education
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Richland School District
Junior High Math Teacher
03.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Math Department Team Leader
Chandler Unified School District
Junior High Math Teacher
07.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Member of Arizona Mathematics Partnership
- Mentored new teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Middle School Math Teacher
08.2000 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Participated in education research program through John's Hopkins University
- Created and taught after school program
- Developed and assessed county assessment
- Grade level team leader
- Developed and implemented student recognition program
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Prince George County Public Schools
Elementary Math and Science Teacher
08.1997 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development
Education
University of Texas ArlingtonArlington TX
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
08.2017 - 12.2018
University Overview
American UniversityWashington, DC
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
08.1992 - 05.1996
University Overview
Skills
Educational Leadership
Additional Information
Additional Information
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Kern High School District
08.2017 - Current
University of Texas Arlington
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction
08.2017 - 12.2018
Junior High Math Teacher
Richland School District
03.2015 - 06.2017
Junior High Math Teacher
Chandler Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
Middle School Math Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2005
Elementary Math and Science Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.2000
American University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
08.1992 - 05.1996
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