Avanti Tolbert
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic 5th/6th grade educator with a proven track record at urban schools, specializing in special education and project-based learning. Adept at fostering positive relationships and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Committed to continuous professional development and skilled in literacy strategies, ensuring academic success for diverse learners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, technology, and social studies.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Substitute Teacher
Parallel Employment Group
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Primary Support Lead (Contract)
Accenture
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Utilized ticketing system to track customer requests and prioritize urgent needs.
- Tracked and documented customer interactions in customer relationship management system to maintain accurate records.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Editorial Intern
AllWrite Communications
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with editors and graphic designers to plan page layouts.
- Worked with writers to assist with story development and research.
- Drafted interesting pieces with up to 2,000 word count.
- Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout.
- Edited written stories and fact-checked submissions by reviewing sources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2020
Skills
- Special education
- Instructional strategies
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Standardized tests
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Literacy strategies
- Oral communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Elementary education
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson planning
- Student evaluation
- Creative writing
- Document editing
- Proofreading
- AP style
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Suicide Prevention Certified
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- Currently enrolled in T2T program
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
5th/6th Grade Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Parallel Employment Group
08.2022 - 11.2022
Primary Support Lead (Contract)
Accenture
03.2021 - 03.2022
Editorial Intern
AllWrite Communications
01.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Georgia State University
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