Tonya Burris-Mallory

Passionate and innovative educator with 30 years of experience, skilled in mentoring and inspiring student scholarship. Sagacious leader and charismatic orator with excellent verbal and communication skills. Experienced in pastoral care, community civics, and conflict resolution, with a strong background in supervisory and management roles. Doctorate in Ministry, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Urban Ministry, Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, and Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Science. Dedicated to dynamic teaching to create a lifelong love of knowledge in learners. Skilled pastoral leader focused on spiritual growth and community engagement, emphasizing team collaboration and impactful results. Adaptable, empathetic, and effective communicator proficient in sermon delivery, counseling, and organizational leadership.

• Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 10% year over year.

• Doctorate of Ministry, Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, OH, 2020
• Master of Arts Education, Marian University, Indianapolis, IN, 2021
• Master of Divinity (equivalent coursework), Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, OH
• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education, Martin University, Indianapolis, IN, Magna Cum Laude
• Master of Arts in Urban Ministry, Martin University, Indianapolis, IN
• Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Science, Martin University, Indianapolis, IN

• Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary and Post-Secondary Education.
• Outstanding Community Relations, Supervisory and Management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various ages and ability levels (children, adults, parents, teachers, special needs, and staff.
• The aptitude to handle various duties such as course development, curriculum planning, and mentoring.
• A working knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern the education industry for successful implementation, professional development, training, and compliance.
• I plan to use dynamic educational knowledge to engage learners, create a positive classroom atmosphere that is interactive, collaborative, supportive, and rigorous, and build a sense of community internally and externally.
• Plan and instruct each subject using a variety of teaching aids, motivational, innovative, and diverse implementation strategies to engage students in active, experiential learning, fulfilling the state standards and benchmarks.
• Incorporate learning through project-based learning, research, exploration-based learning, and art infusion into the classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct age appropriate inter-grade activities.
• Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
• Experienced Program and Project Coordinator
• Designed and conducted various educational enrichment programs within schools and communities.
• Conducted various training and workshops for faculty, students, and communities.