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Tonya Burgess

McGregor,TX

Summary

Exceptional leader talented at interpersonal communication, organization, and management. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Principal with 10 years of experience. Areas of expertise include supervising 75+ staff members, teacher appraisal, and special education coordinator.
Motivated administrator with solid experience managing all levels of education including special programs, curriculum, staff management, and student academic success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

McGregor ISD
07.2014 - Current
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Assistant Principal

McGregor ISD
07.2004 - 06.2014
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.

Counselor

McGregor ISD
08.2000 - 07.2004
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.

Counselor

Waco ISD
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues

Teacher/Coach

Amarillo ISD
08.1990 - 05.1999
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility

Education

Mid-Management Certification - Principal

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
2001

Master of Education - Counseling

West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX
1997

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
1990

Skills

  • Responsible for safety, education, and well-being of 500 students
  • Self-motivated
  • Special Education coordinator
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Interviewed and hired personnel
  • Extremely organized
  • Team leadership
  • Data management

References

Cheri Zacharias               James Lenamon             Kevin Harrington
3874 Plainview Rd.         311 S. Main St.              P.O. Box 356
McGregor, TX 76657     McGregor, TX 76657    McGregor, TX 76657
(254) 297-5787              (254) 379-2476              (254) 840-2888

Timeline

Principal

McGregor ISD
07.2014 - Current

Assistant Principal

McGregor ISD
07.2004 - 06.2014

Counselor

McGregor ISD
08.2000 - 07.2004

Counselor

Waco ISD
08.1999 - 06.2000

Teacher/Coach

Amarillo ISD
08.1990 - 05.1999

Mid-Management Certification - Principal

West Texas A & M University

Master of Education - Counseling

West Texas A & M University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas Tech University

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