Vicky Topper
Garland, Texas 75040
214-***-**** cell
Email: acgjqk@r.postjobfree.com
Education
AMS Certification from Dallas Montessori Teacher
Education
Texas A & M Commerce B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Early Childhood
Richland Community College A.A. in Arts and Sciences
Whitehall Yearling High School H.S. Diploma
Core Strengths
Foster learning strengths in group work, social
interaction, character building
and problem solving skills.
Organized, compassionate, personable, professional and
positive towards
achieving curriculum goals.
Supporter of offering hands-on and cooperative
environments within the
classroom such as learning stations.
Develop and implement lesson plans for all areas of a
developmentally
appropriate curriculum.
Teaching Experience
Private Tutoring 2010-2013
Focused on improvement of K-12 skills to help students
transition out of
remedial classes into mainstream classes. Guided students to
improve
organizational skills, including note-taking, time
management, and test-taking
strategies. Planned, prepared, and implemented lesson plans
for homebound
students. Administered practice tests and motivated students
for SAT exams.
Centennial Montessori Academy Lead Elementary Teacher 2009-
2012
Directed children's academic, social/emotional, and physical
development in a
prepared Montessori environment. Integrated thematic themes
which tied the
disciplines of curriculum together into studies of the
physical universe, the
world of nature, and the human experience. Instruction in
Spanish, art,
music, and physical education were integrated weekly.
Substitute Teacher 2008-2009
Accepted fill-in assignments for teachers at any grade level
or student level
needs. Instructed according to the teacher's lesson plans for
the daily
activities.
Student Teaching 2007-2008
Gulledge Elementary Kindergarten and 4th Grade
Designed and integrated centers for math, science, social
studies, health, and
writing to complement the child-based hands-on curriculum.
Implemented
a positive discipline plan which promoted student
responsibility, problem
solving skills, and student accountability. Implemented
phonics instruction
with small groups. Developed thematic units around major
instructional
goals.
Other Work Experience
Blackland Grooming/Kennel/Pet Sitting 1992-2007
Provided grooming services to cats and dogs. Attended
seminars and
shows to keep myself updated on services and technology.
Built up
a reputation for quality service. Bred and showed
Bullmastiffs. Owner
handled showing this breed for ten years. Southwest Region
Rescue
Chair for the American Bullmastiff Association.
DSC Communications Accounting/Planning 1982-1992
Established and reviewed annually the Order Policy to
obtain the most cost
effective and practical plan to schedule material.
Maintained the part master
data for all purchased material. Provided information to
management via
status reports to determine trends, problem areas, and
discripancies. Assisted
in the AOP and monthly forecasts. Made required journal
entries.
Reconciled general ledger accounts. Cycle count audit and
physical
inventory. Analyzed financial and statistical data submitted
on provider cost
reports. Prepared audit adjustment reports. Assisted in the
presentation of
the monthly accounting reports.
Additional Qualifications
Texas PTA served on board at Van Alstyne Elementary 2000-
2004
Girl Scouts of America leader 2000-2005
4-H Grayson County Dog Project Leader 2000-2004
Texoma Soccer Association Assistant Coach 2000-2004
WEE School served on board 1995-1999
First Methodist Church taught Sunday/Vacation Bible
School 1992-1996
Experienced in Fund Raising and Program Development
Mane Gait Volunteer
CPR and First Aid Certification
Continuing Education Workshops/Conferences
Membership
American Montessori Society member
Honor Societies: Chapter board member of Kappa Delta Pi and
Alpha Chi
American Bullmastiff Association
National Association of Professional Women