Tonya Lejeune
Church Point,LA
Summary
Creative teacher offering 18 years of experience developing and implementing math and science course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation and monitoring student performance. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor and academic facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.Dynamic 4th Grade Teacher from Church Point Elementary School, adept in creating interdisciplinary lesson plans and enhancing student engagement. Excelled in classroom management and differentiated instruction, significantly improving learning outcomes. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and collaborative learning, contributing to a respectful and inclusive educational environment. Actively participated in professional development, showcasing leadership in instructional best practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Church Point Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Taught core subjects of Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Science Content Leader.
- Member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Attended the LDOE School Supports Institute 2023-2024 for the Teacher Collaboration and 2022-2023 for the Observation and Feedback pathway.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Participated in decision making process to plan for professional development in PLC's.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Grades 1-6
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2006
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Excellent team player and community builder
- Experience with diverse populations
- Team leadership experience
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Classroom Management
- Data management familiarity
- Project planning and coordination for many school events
- School district guidelines comprehension
- Summer school coordinating
- Strong verbal communicator
- Instructional best practices
- Lesson Planning with annotations
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Church Point Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education Grades 1-6
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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