Tonya Kirby
****B Highway ***, Blue Mountain, MS 38610
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Caring and qualified elementary school teacher with 23 years of experience teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young minds with a strong dedication to the total development of children. Enthusiastic teacher introducing a broad range of subjects and developing student’s literacy and mathematical skills.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION 05/08/2010 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
·Major: Elementary Education, K-6
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION 07/27/2006 BLUE MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
·Major: Elementary Education K-8
·Minor: Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
FIFTH GRADE MATHEMATICS CORDOVA ELEMEMENTARY OPTIONAL SCHOOL, CORDOVA, TN 38018 DECEMBER 2022-2024
FIFTH GRADE READING OLIVE BRANCH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL OLIVE BRANCH, MS JULY 2022-DECEMBER 2022
READING INTERVENTIONIST AND TECHOLOGY FACILIATOR SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL, SPRINGFIELD, MO
FIFTH GRADE MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER CORDOVA ELEMEMENTARY OPTIONAL SCHOOL, CORDOVA, TN 38018 DECEMBER 2017-OCTOBER 2019
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE MATHEMATICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FALKNER, MS AUGUST 2013-NOVEMBER 2017
SIXTH GRADE MATH TEACHER HOLLY SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS AUGUST 2006-MAY 2013
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHER ASSISSTANT FALKNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FALKNER, MS DECEMBER 2001-MAY 2006
DAYCARE PROVIDER-1999-2001-CHILDCARE AND OFFICE MANAGER
NPC INTERNATIONAL-(PIZZA HUT)—STORE MANAGER, VARIOUS LOCATIONS-1993-1998
Skills & Abilities
·Expertise in Elementary Education
·Lead Teacher
·Diverse classroom settings
·Managing classroom for diverse populations
·Strong collaborator
·Experience with instructional design
·Experience with special-needs students
·Teaching/tutoring
·Tailoring curriculum plans
·Positive learning environment
·Test proctoring
·Creative questioning
·Critical thinking
·Varied lesson plans
·Student-centered learning
·Audio-visual aid implantation
·Talented multi-tasker
·Flexible thinker
·Complex problem-solving
·Results-oriented
·Computer proficient
·Interpersonal skills
·Outstanding social skills
·Positive reinforcement
·Creative learning strategies
·Effective classroom management
·Effective time management
·Standardized testing
·Age-appropriate lesson planning
·Creative imagination stimulation
·Proficient in Microsoft (all areas)
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I was a dedicated elementary school teacher with 23 years of experience. I hold a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Blue Mountain College. My work experience includes teaching various subjects at multiple schools, including Cordova Elementary Optional School and Olive Branch Intermediate School. I has a wide range of skills in education, including classroom management, instructional design, working with special-needs students, managing daycares and restaurants. I am a strong leader in everything I do.