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Tori Ray

Athens,AL

Summary

Compassionate, dedicated and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

CAPNA
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Teacher

Friendship Learning Center
04.2016 - 07.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Manager

Merrill Gardens
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Education

Calhoun Community College
Athens, AL
10.2024

Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict Management
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Growth Mindset
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teaching
  • Special Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Autism Experience
  • Experience with Children
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Student needs assessment
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teaching
  • Lesson Planning
  • Computer Skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Event Planning
  • Special Education
  • Time Management
  • Writing Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Delegation
  • Conflict management
  • Dementia care (3 years)
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Certification, 10/2024
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure fundamentals, 10/2024
  • Child Development Associate Certification, Present
  • Teaching Certification, Present
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Food Handler Certification, Present

References

  • Brandie Pearson, former employer, 904-460-6443
  • Haley Phillips, 256-874-8254
  • Jill Evans, 256-479-7304
  • Elizabeth White, former co-teacher, 256-694-3344
  • Heaven Farley, 256-338-6397

Timeline

Teacher

CAPNA
08.2020 - Current

Manager

Merrill Gardens
07.2019 - 06.2020

Teacher

Friendship Learning Center
04.2016 - 07.2020

Bachelor's degree - Education

Calhoun Community College

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