Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Teacher of the Year
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Tonya Self

Special Education Teacher
Guntown,Mississippi

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher/MET Chairperson

Nettleton School District
Nettleton, MS, United States
07.2014 - Current
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

English Teacher

Tupelo Middle School
Tupelo, MS
12.2012 - 06.2013
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.

Accounts Receivable/Payroll Clerk

Lane Furniture
Verona, MS
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Processed nightly bills, checks and vendor payments worth hundreds of thousands, maintaining detailed records and receipts.
  • Complied with established policies and performed bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, billing and profit and loss statements for thousands of clients.
  • Processed bill reminders and consulted with third-party collection agency to resolve past-due customer accounts.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income and generate invoices.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Reviewed time and attendance records to identify billable items.
  • Calculated discounts, percentage allocations and credits and spearheaded process improvements to secure prompt and regular receipts for organization.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Leveraged computerized accounting software to create and maintain accurate customer account records.
  • Tracked invoices, receipts and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements.
  • Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Applied more than a thousand payments per week.
  • Managed monthly reconciliation schedules for assigned accounts.
  • Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Amory High School
Amory, MS
07.2008 - 06.2010
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
  • Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Administered tests to class and graded papers.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Nettleton Primary School
Nettleton, MS
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
08.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University of Mississippi
University, MS
08.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
08.1998 - 05.2002

Skills

Conflict resolution techniques

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Special Education Department chairperson 2 years.
  • Documented and resolved behavioral issues which led to academic growth .
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of student lead motivation for student growth.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Education

Mississippi State University
08.2020 - Current

Special Education Teacher/MET Chairperson

Nettleton School District
07.2014 - Current

English Teacher

Tupelo Middle School
12.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

University of Mississippi
08.2010 - 05.2012

Accounts Receivable/Payroll Clerk

Lane Furniture
05.2010 - 12.2012

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Amory High School
07.2008 - 06.2010

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Nettleton Primary School
07.2006 - 06.2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Itawamba Community College
08.1998 - 05.2002

Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year for Nettleton Intermediate School

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