Tonya Davis-Brasfield
West Memphis,AR
Summary
Passionate educator focused on creating positive learning environments. Skilled in fostering student engagement and utilizing data-driven assessments to tailor instruction. Committed to building strong relationships with students and families to support academic growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
West Memphis School District
West Memphis, AR
05.1996 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing critical thinking skills.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum improvement and individual support.
- Advocated for student needs through collaboration with parents, administration, and community resources.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Performance assessments
- Cultural sensitivity
- Testing and grading
- Student records management
- Faculty collaboration
- Special needs students
- Special education
- Test proctoring
- SMART board aptitude
- [State] teaching credential
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Classwork assignment
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Teacher
West Memphis School District
05.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Arkansas State University