Tonya Robertson
Columbia,MD
Summary
Highly enthusiastic teaching professional who is eager to provide all students with a solid education.Talent for bringing the classroom to life with real world examples and innovative technology. Proven ability to discover students' varying learning styles ensuring each student's unique academic needs are met. Encouraging educator who offers plenty of positive reinforcement to maintain a calm and controlled classroom. Well rounded with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organized and problem solving skills.Semi fluent in writing and verbal Arabic Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Learning Care Group
03.2021 - Current
- Teach up to 10+students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implement classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher's Aide
Howard County Public Schools
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 14 children.
Teacher
Little Stars Learning Center
Columbia, MD
06.2017 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Education
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDEarly Childhood Education
Westminster High School
Westminster, MD05.2000
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Elementary education
- Program development and management
- Technology integration
- Student testing
- Curriculum selection
- Student Engagement
- Decision-Making
- Classroom Management
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Multitasking
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Reliability
- Special Needs Students
Certification
C.P.R First Aid
C.D.A
Languages
English
Native Speaker
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
Learning Care Group
03.2021 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Howard County Public Schools
09.2019 - 03.2021
Teacher
Little Stars Learning Center
06.2017 - Current
Education
Howard Community College
Early Childhood Education
Westminster High School
Work Availability
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