Hello! My name is Tonya. I have over fifteen, exciting, wonderfully unique, years of experience working in the field of education. My qualifications include a BS Degree in Elementary Education and certifications for assisting students in grades K-12 with mild to moderate learning disabilities. After completing my MS Degree in Educational Leadership, I partnered with adult learners while earning their High School Equivalency diplomas and National Career Readiness Certificates. These roles have...
Hello! My name is Tonya. I have over fifteen, exciting, wonderfully unique, years of experience working in the field of education. My qualifications include a BS Degree in Elementary Education and certifications for assisting students in grades K-12 with mild to moderate learning disabilities. After completing my MS Degree in Educational Leadership, I partnered with adult learners while earning their High School Equivalency diplomas and National Career Readiness Certificates. These roles have taught me that an educator’s responsibilities extend far beyond the simple delivery of planned content.
I believe teaching is most effective when connected to a student's unique needs, interests, and abilities- which leads to more focused, motivated, and attentive learners. For example, when working on complex problem-solving, I pivot instruction to reflect the learner's specific experiences—whether that involves organizing a research project into manageable mini-lessons, analyzing the logic of a persuasive argument, or drafting a clear, self-advocating email to resolve a conflict. My goal is to ensure interactions are enjoyable and student-centered, focusing on helping learners develop skills they can carry into real-life situations.
I’ve led instruction for individual students and groups of up to 30 in both mainstream and specialized learning settings, creating a structured environment where students are supported, challenged, and able to learn through active participation and productive mistakes.
Throughout my career, I have built strong, lasting relationships with students and parents by being consistent, straightforward, and dependable. Families can rely on me to communicate clearly and follow through on every commitment to ensure academic and personal development. True growth values how students think and feel, providing the foundation for them to become confident, independent thinkers.
