Tonya Francis
Orange Park,United States
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in Title I students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 10+ years of experience to curriculum writing.
Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development through written assignments, oral exercises and testing protocols. Well-versed in using a variety of resources to diversify classroom instruction. Skilled educator highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Clay County School District
Orange Park, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Instructed classes of up to 30 students on principles and strategies specific to English Language Arts.
- Modified county adopted curriculum to accommodate student needs and goals while also achieving state standard requirements with ELA team during daily PLC meetings.
- 87% of students showed minimum of one year's growth in literacy by February 2022.
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Clay County School District
Orange Park, FL
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Developed curriculum that was specific to achieving student goals and differentiated learning with diverse student population.
- Directed grade level meetings, faculty meetings and ELA department meetings by presenting best practices, as well as, sharing information from leadership trainings in order to meet district initiatives.
- 68-88% or more students showed increase in reading proficiency during my tenure.
First Grade Teacher
Clay County School District
Orange Park, FL
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Led team of professional peers during meetings, mentored new teachers and collaborated to create and share educational tools for success.
English Language Arts Teacher(Elementary/Middle)
Duval County School Board
Jacksonville, FL
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Improved students' verbal and written communication skills, as well as, reading comprehension and problem solving techniques. (87% passing third grade FCAT)
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Instructional Strategies
- District Standards
- Lecturing and Leading Discussions
- Different Learning Styles
- Verbal and written communication
- Literacy skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Common core standards
- K-12 education
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- Elementary Education License - K-6
- English Language Arts License 6-12
- Reading Endorsement K-12
- ESOL Endorsement K-12
- CET -Clinical Educator Training
Timeline
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Clay County School District
08.2021 - Current
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Clay County School District
08.2016 - 06.2021
First Grade Teacher
Clay County School District
12.2012 - 06.2016
English Language Arts Teacher(Elementary/Middle)
Duval County School Board
02.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Marketing
North Carolina A & T State University
- Elementary Education License - K-6
- English Language Arts License 6-12
- Reading Endorsement K-12
- ESOL Endorsement K-12
- CET -Clinical Educator Training
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