Dr. Tonya Deniece Thomas
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
E-mail: *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Educator for 25 years
Worked for Department of Social Services for 3 years
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary, December 1996
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Master of Education, Divergent Learning, August 2003
Columbia College, Columbia, South Carolina
Educational Specialist Degree, Education Leadership, August 2006
Cambridge College, Augusta, Georgia
Doctor of Education, Education Leadership, May 2018
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, S.C.
National Certified Administrative Assistant, May 2020
Low Country Medical Record Consulting, Charleston, S.C.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Third Grade Math/Science Teacher
Sandy Run K/8
August 2018-Present
Actively instruct students
Create lesson plans
Assign and correct homework
Manage students in the classroom
Communicate with parents
Help students prepare for standardized testing
Fourth Grade Math/Science Teacher
Mellichamp Elementary School
September 2012-June 2018
Teacher of the Year 2013-2014
Grade Level Leader
Implemented diverse methods of instruction
Used science kits and a hands on approach to teaching
Attended IEP meetings
Created lessons and implemented classroom management plan
Participated in the Claflin University Start Partnership for Improving Mathematics and Science (CUSP-IMS) Institute
Served as a Cooperating Teacher for a Student Teacher from SCSU
Principal
Denmark-Olar Elementary School
July 2010-July 2012
Instructional Leader
Provided professional Development
Met with grade levels
Observed teachers
Conducted parent conferences
Leader of the TAP Leadership Team
Interviewed candidates for staff and faculty positions
Member of the ADEPT Committee
Assistant Principal
Denmark-Olar Elementary School
July 2006-July 2010
Facilitate Staff Development Meetings
Developed monthly school events
Observed and conferenced with teachers
Met with grade levels to discuss concerns
Attended IEP Meetings
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support)Coordinator
Conferenced with students with behavior problems
Fifth Grade Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher
Marshall Elementary, Orangeburg, South Carolina
Augusta 2004-July 2006
Grade Level Leader 2005-2006
Taught language arts and social studies standards for South Carolina
Communicated with team members and parents
Organized grade level meetings
Implemented diverse methods of instruction
Participated on the Adoption for Social Studies Textbooks
Third Grade Science and Math Teacher
Dover (North) Elementary School, North, South Carolina
August 1999-July 2004
Taught math and science in a variety of ways
Used science kits and a hands on approach to teaching
Conducted parent meetings
Attended IEP meetings.
Second Grade Teacher
Kelly Edwards Elementary, Williston, South Carolina
August 1997-July 1999
Implemented the Four Block Model for language arts
Taught all content areas
Tutored second grade students
Created lessons and implemented classroom management plan
SKILLS
Reading Renaissance Trained,
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
TAP and SAFE-T Certified
Ability to e-mail and use the Internet.
Gifted and Talented Endorsed
REFERENCES
Mr Hayward Jean, Director of student services
102 Founders Ct, Orangeburg, SC 29118
*******.****@******.***
Mrs. Brenda Goodwin, Curriculum Specialist for the K8 schools and
Calhoun County District Ombudsman
bgoodwin2.ccpsonline.net
125 Herlong Ave. St. Matthews, SC 29135
Jessica McCormick, Reading Instructional Coach
*******.*********@******.***
350 Murray Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Wanda Summers, Title I Facilitator/Administrator
********@********.***
62 S Holly Ave, Denmark, SC 29042