Tonya Abbott

7193 Crestfield Circle, Hixson, TN 37343

(423) 367-4955 tonyaabbott22@bellsouth.net

Objective: To use my mathematical and interpersonal skills in a work environment and to have a positive effect on the
company and community

Education:

East Tennessee State University:

Johnson City, TN
1996-2001

 B.S. In Education: Concentration: Interdisciplinary Studies; emphasis in math and science

 Dean’s list 2001

Certification:
 Tennessee: Math 7-12 (413) and Elementary (401)
Work Experience:

Mathematics Teacher
Loftis Middle School, Hixson, TN
2006- 2009

 Developed and executed lesson plans for 6th grade math curriculum based on Tennessee State
Standards
 Communicated with principals, students, teachers, and parents
 Developed curriculum with 6th grade teams and math department teams
 Carried out various tasked assigned by the principal
 Communicated with team teachers about procedures, behavior, and lesson plans
 Attended professional development and implemented new ideas and strategies into my classroom.

Substitute Teacher
Kingsport City Schools
2006
 Executed lesson plans in all grade levels and subject matter
 Implemented classroom behavior plans
 Communicated with regular classroom teacher about procedures, behavior, and lesson plans

Technology Teacher:
Surgoinsville Middle School; Surgoinsville, TN
2003-2005

 Created and maintained a 30 computer, networked classroom

 Developed a curriculum based on state technology standards, along with school and community
needs, including many computer programs and integrating core curriculum objectives
 Worked on development of an action plan for the school improvement plan
 Motivated students to achieve maximum effectiveness
 Adapted programs to meet student needs
 Conducted after school computer training for school faculty
  Assisted coaching volleyball
 Communicated with parents, teachers, principals, and community leaders via e-mail

Art Teacher:
Bulls Gap School; Bulls Gap, TN
2002-2003

 Managed and executed a K-8 art program

 Facilitated work in 2-D and 3-D media
 Communicated with regular classroom teachers to coordinate lessons
 Maximized learning and encourage creativity by effectively matching resources to objectives

Teaching Assistant/ Summer School Teacher:

John Sevier Middle School; Kingsport, TN
2002

 Assisted special needs students in regular science, and language arts classroom settings
 Worked in principal’s office
 Facilitated summer education program
 Developed creative strategies to maximize learning impact
 Assisted in management and execution of education program.
 Developed relationships with students in order to encourage good decision making skills
 Attended family/team meeting focusing on student success

Student Teaching:
John Sevier Middle School/ Roosevelt Elementary; Kingsport, TN
2001

 Studied a range of classroom management skills of teachers in grades 2, 4, 5, & 6

 Developed and implemented learning experiences under the guidance of a mentoring teacher
 Attended parent conferences and I. E. P. meetings
 Worked as part of a team to integrate curriculum

Youth Director:
Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church; Kingsport, TN
2000-2001

 Developed and implemented summer and after school youth program

 Coordinated volunteers in to work in youth program where 25 youth participated
 Mentored influential youth participants on behavior management and decision making skills
 Utilized community resources for learning field trips to area parks and businesses
 Organized fund raising opportunities for 17 community youth to attend an out of town youth
conference free of charge by raising $3,500

Other Experiences:
 Chiropractic Assistant: Filed insurance, billed patients, applied therapies
 Wal-Mart Sales Associate: Operated cash register, maintained neat working areas, assisted in
customer service, stocked and re-stocked merchandise
 H R Block: Rapid Refund Processor
 Secretary: Answered multi-line phone system, utilized a variety of office technology, A/R, A/P,
payroll, organized data, maintained shipping records, supervised petty cash
 Food Lion Cashier: Operated cash register, maintained neat working areas, assisted in customer
service, stocked and re-stocked merchandise
Other Interests:
 Lamplight Theatre: Volunteer/ actor: local Christian production company
 Kingsport Youth Volleyball: Coach: taught basic volleyball skills
 Kingsport Volleyball Club: Team representative: liaison between coach and parents
 PTA: J. F. Kennedy: Vice-president, library volunteer coordinator
 Lynn View Pee Wee Football League: Cheerleading coach, head cheerleading supervisor:
 Lynn Garden Youth Athletic Association: Coach: Youth t-ball & softball