Tunza Smith
Little Rock
Summary
Professional with background in educational support. Strong track record in developing and implementing strategies that enhance reading skills and comprehension for individuals with learning differences. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and results-driven. Proficient in multi-sensory instruction, progress monitoring, and individualized lesson planning. Known for maintaining high standards and achieving measurable improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2020 - Current
- Reduced learning gaps in dyslexic students by providing consistent progress monitoring and data-driven instruction adjustments.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
- Enhanced students'' comprehension skills with targeted phonics instruction and multisensory techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify areas of need and design appropriate intervention plans for each student.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, fostering student growth and improvement through constructive criticism.
- Dates also include June 2015-December 2015
K-2 Science Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Implemented and designed multi-sensory lessons and activities to develop gross and fine motor skills.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over [Number] students.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
06.2009 - 05.2015
- Implement individual and class educational goals and objectives
- Develop, instruct and collect data on students' progress
- Supervise and maintain an effective classroom environment
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student performance to inform instructional decisions, leading to higher achievement levels across the board.
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, AR
01.2005 - 05.2009
- Implement individual and class educational goals and objectives
- Develop, instruct and collect data on students' progress
- Supervise and maintain an effective classroom environment
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
Education
Master of Science - Gifted, Talented And Creative
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2015
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
05-2010
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Philander Smith College
Little Rock, AR01.2004
Skills
- Wilson-Reading/BUILD Approach
- Early intervention
- Collaborative teaching
- Professional Learning Community Experience
- Progress monitoring
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing instruction for WIN Time.
- Served as Co-Chair of School Wide SBIT Team.
- Served as Co-Coordinator of School Wide WIN Time.
- Served as Site Coordinator for AR Kids Read Program
- Served as 504 Site Coordinator
- Served as Mentor and School Support for Novice Teachers
- Served on Guiding Coalition/School Leadership Team
- Served as 21st Century Lead Teacher
Certification
Rise Trained
Timeline
Reading/Dyslexia Interventionist
Little Rock School District
07.2020 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Little Rock School District
07.2019 - 06.2020
K-2 Science Teacher
Little Rock School District
07.2017 - 06.2019
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Little Rock School District
01.2016 - 06.2017
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Little Rock School District
06.2009 - 05.2015
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Little Rock School District
01.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Gifted, Talented And Creative
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Philander Smith College
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