Tonya Brandner
Huber Heights,OH
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven strengths in literacy instruction, classroom management, and parent-teacher communication. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that support diverse student needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, OH
08.2018 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address individual needs.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and consistent routines.
- Developed engaging educational materials that enhanced student participation and understanding.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools to inform instructional strategies.
- Advocated for inclusive education by adapting lessons for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
First Grade Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati, OH
10.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and promote student learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of first-grade students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and student engagement activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enhance critical thinking and creativity among students.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback to support academic growth and development.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Collaborating with teachers and specialists
- Classroom management
- Orton Gillingham trained
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members to create a family engagement Back to School Carnival.
- Orton Gillingham trained and certified
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2018 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools
10.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Cincinnati