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Tonya McPhie Houston

Blackfoot

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational support that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Outgoing, friendly with a focus on maintaining a positive mindset.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Blackfoot School District
Blackfoot
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
  • Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.

Kindergarten Teacher

Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center
Blackfoot
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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2024

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR
12-2014

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Progress monitoring
  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Behavior modifications
  • Transition planning
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Special education
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Non-violent crisis intervention
  • Parent communication

Affiliations

  • Assistant Coach for Special Olympics.
  • Previous member of Cache County Search and Rescue.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Blackfoot School District
09.2019 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center
08.2010 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Treasure Valley Community College

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