Tonya Keys
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced and dedicated teacher with a passion for fostering student growth and maximizing individual potential. Proven ability to create positive classroom atmospheres and improve student conduct through proactive and innovative strategies. A compassionate connector with strong analytical abilities and a talent for making sound judgments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Confluence Academy - Old North
Saint Louis, Missouri
02.2013 - Current
- Teach 3rd grade curriculum and related subjects aligned with Missouri State Standards
- Knowledge and/or experience with Positive Behavior Interventions Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Active and collaborative PLC team member
- Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Administer school-wide assessments and use data to inform instruction
- Grade classwork, tests, and assignments and provide appropriate feedback
- Differentiate lessons to cater to all students.
First Grade Teacher
Saint Louis Public Schools (Pamoja Elementary School)
Saint Louis, Missouri
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Identify and select instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation
- Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students' learning experiences
- Engages Parents and guardians in the education of their children.
Director
Beginning Futures Learning Center
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2005 - 05.2009
- Making sure the day to day operations run properly
- Meeting with teachers and parents to inform them about their child's development and progress
- Ensuring compliance with state and local regulations
- Managing staff and budgeting
- Creating professional development classes for staff
- Oversee tuition, billing, and purchasing.
Education
Masters of Education -
University of Missouri- Saint Louis
Saint Louis, Missouri01.2024
Bachelors of Education -
Harris Stowe State University
Saint Louis, Missouri01.2010
Associate in Applied Science -Human Services -
Saint Louis Community College- Forest Park
Saint Louis, Missouri01.2002
Skills
- Standardized tests
- Lesson plan development
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- Standardized testing techniques
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Tutoring and after school help
- Motivating students
- Individualized Instruction
- Academic program management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Confluence Academy - Old North
02.2013 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Saint Louis Public Schools (Pamoja Elementary School)
06.2009 - 06.2013
Director
Beginning Futures Learning Center
01.2005 - 05.2009
Masters of Education -
University of Missouri- Saint Louis
Bachelors of Education -
Harris Stowe State University
Associate in Applied Science -Human Services -
Saint Louis Community College- Forest Park
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