Tonya McPhie Houston

Blackfoot,Idaho

Summary

Caring resilient teacher with strong communication and classroom management skills who has a drive to to excite students about learning. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational support that help students achieve their full potential.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

English SPED Para / English SPED Teacher

Blackfoot School District

09.2019 - Current

Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parent.
Supervised and lead small and whole groups of students during instruction time.
Crafted interactive academic lesson plans.
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Engaged parents through regular communication regarding student performance and classroom activities.

Kindergarten Teacher

Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center

08.2010 - 05.2019

Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, and math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises.
Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Established a positive classroom environment promoting respect, cooperation, and academic growth.
Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

10-2024

Skills

Classroom management
Student engagement
Lesson planning
Team collaboration
Curriculum development
Collaborative learning
Google classroom

Technology integration
Group and individual instruction
Classroom technology
Curriculum implementation
Creative and expository writing
Differentiated instruction
Editing, proofreading and Grammar principles

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