RESUME
TONYA M. ROBERTSON
New Jersey Standard Certifications
Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
Education
Continuing Education, Masters +30
Augustana University
Certificate in Primary (K-2) Literacy
Certificate in Instructional Strategies
Masters of Education in Educational Technology
American College of Education * May 2018 * GPA: 4.0; Graduate of Distinguished Honors
Bachelors of Arts Early Childhood Education
Concentration Subject Area: Sustainability Science
Kean University * January 2015 * GPA: 3.74/4.0; Magna cum Laude
Augustana University
Certificate in Primary (K-2) Literacy
Certificate in Instructional Strategies
Masters of Education in Educational Technology
American College of Education * May 2018 * GPA: 4.0; Graduate of Distinguished Honors
Bachelors of Arts Early Childhood Education
Concentration Subject Area: Sustainability Science
Kean University * January 2015 * GPA: 3.74/4.0; Magna cum Laude
Teaching Experience
First Grade Teacher: Torey J. Sabatini School, Madison, NJ Sept 2017- current
Third Grade Teacher: McKenzie School, East Rutherford, NJ Sept 2016- June 2017
Third Grade Teacher: Maternity Leave Replacement; Fernbrook Elementary School, Randolph, NJ
Jan 2016-June 2016
Riverdale, NJ Sept 2015-Dec 2015
- Creates and differentiates daily lesson plans in conjunction with Reading and Writing Workshop, Fundations Wilson Language Program, Fountas and Pinnell Reading Leveling System, Houghton Mufflin Harcourt Math in Focus and TCI Science and Social Studies
- Enhances student engagement through collaborative learning while providing differentiation for leveled learners, such as students with English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Basic Skills Instruction (BSI), English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learners (ELL), Intervention and Retention Services (I&RS), Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans.
Third Grade Teacher: McKenzie School, East Rutherford, NJ Sept 2016- June 2017
- Created and differentiated daily lesson plans in conjunction with Benchmark Literacy’s Reading and Writing Workshop, Benchmark Literacy’s Word Study, Fountas and Pinnell Reading Leveling System, Houghton Mufflin Harcourt GoMath! and Harcourt Social Studies
- Modified district curriculum to align with New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)
- Enhanced student engagement through collaborative learning while providing differentiation for leveled learners, such as students with English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Basic Skills Instruction (BSI), English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learners (ELL), Intervention and Retention Services (I&RS), Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans.
- Administered Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test
- Observed by district Superintendent and Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) visit
Third Grade Teacher: Maternity Leave Replacement; Fernbrook Elementary School, Randolph, NJ
Jan 2016-June 2016
- Implemented daily lesson plans through using The Teacher’s College Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop by Lucy Calkin’s, Scholastic’s Independent Reading Assessment (IRA), McGraw Hill’s Everyday Math, Words Their Way, Problem Based Learning (PBL) for Social Studies, Full Option Science System (FOSS) Science program and Responsive Classroom
- Facilitated Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing
- Completed Mentorship program by a tenured teacher in accordance with New Jersey state regulations
Riverdale, NJ Sept 2015-Dec 2015
- Designed lessons coordinated with Pearson’s enVision Math using manipulatives within learning, Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA2) Reading, Fundations Wilson Language Program and The Teacher’s College Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop by Lucy Calkin’s endorsed by the Common Core State Standards
- Integrated technology to enhance student learning and understanding
- Communicated with parents regularly; positive and needs improvement contact
- Created behavior management plans for the class and individual students
Student Teaching
Professional Internship: Grade 3; John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Wayne, NJ Sept 2014- Dec 2014
Professional Internship: Pre-Kindergarten; Montclair Community Pre-K
Montclair, NJ Jan 2014- May 2014
Wayne, NJ Sept 2014- Dec 2014
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans in all subject areas aligned to the Common Core State Standards (i.e Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop, Word Study, Fountas and Pinnell)
- Experienced with preparing students for PARCC testing
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staff and departmental meetings and communicating with parents
Professional Internship: Pre-Kindergarten; Montclair Community Pre-K
Montclair, NJ Jan 2014- May 2014
- Constructed and implemented lesson plans following the Project Approach, Reggio-Emilia, Montessori and Creative Curriculum under the ideas of Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- Experienced an inclusion classroom where six students were special needs
Volunteer
JumpStart Greater Newark: Team Leader; Nicholas Murray Butler School 23, Elizabeth, NJ Sept 2013- May 2014
New Jersey Army National Guard Youth Programs Coordinator Jan 2009-current
- Participated as an AmeriCorps member in award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success, totaling in over 300 volunteer hours.
- Led and coached 8 team members, facilitated team planning meetings twice a week to discuss classroom activities which promoted children’s language, literacy and social-emotional development
- Completed a total of 60+ volunteer hours including events such as food bank, school events, fundraisers etc.
New Jersey Army National Guard Youth Programs Coordinator Jan 2009-current
- Designed, implemented and supervised pre-deployment, deployment, and re-deployment educational activities in accordance with Department of Defense guidelines for youths ranging ages 3-12
Related Work Experience
Child Care Jan 2012- current
Substitute Teacher: P-12, State of New Jersey; Morris & Passaic County Oct 2013- Sept 2015
KIDS Interactive Day School; Assistant Teacher
May 2012- August 2016 and Summers
Kean University; General Education Mentor June 2011- Aug 2012
Adam and Danielle’s Children’s Center March 2011- Sept 2011
- Support with homework and providing supplemental learning activities inline with classroom instruction
Substitute Teacher: P-12, State of New Jersey; Morris & Passaic County Oct 2013- Sept 2015
KIDS Interactive Day School; Assistant Teacher
May 2012- August 2016 and Summers
- Assist the lead teacher in creating and executing daily lesson plans that stimulate growth in language, social and motor skills
- Provide children with individual attention while insuring safety
- Lead Teacher for science camp; ages 4 and 5; Created and implemented age appropriate science lesson plans
Kean University; General Education Mentor June 2011- Aug 2012
- Co-facilitated a freshman college entry level class by helping to design weekly lesson plans in conjunction with a college professor (ie: time management, health, diversity)
- Mentored, guided, advised and class scheduling for college freshman
Adam and Danielle’s Children’s Center March 2011- Sept 2011
- After School Care and Summer Program; Counselor and Camp Site Director for children ages 5-14
Computer Skills and Technology
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Publisher, Web design, SmartBoard, Apple devices, Chromebook, Netbooks, OnCourse, Genesis
Activities and Accomplishments
Kappa Delta Pi; International Honor Society in Education
Lambda Alpha Sigma; Academic Honors of Kean University
Educators of Tomorrow; Vice-President
Center for Leadership Success Leadership Program
Students at Kean University Action Team for Sustainability
Lambda Alpha Sigma; Academic Honors of Kean University
Educators of Tomorrow; Vice-President
Center for Leadership Success Leadership Program
Students at Kean University Action Team for Sustainability
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