Tratonya Claiborne
Lawrenceville
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, 5th Grade
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher, 6th-7th Grade ELA
Claiborne County School District
08.2003 - 07.2017
- Planned and developed lessons that implemented Common Core Standards.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development.
Teacher, 2nd Grade Self-Contained
Vicksburg Warren School District
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Monitored students' progress according to the Mississippi's Framework.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS05-2001
Skills
- Student engagement strategies
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Effective behavior management
- Collaborative communication with parents
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
- Certified in Early Childhood Education (K-5)
- Certified K-12 Reading
- ESOL Endorsement
Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
Additional Trainings
Instructional Conversations Foundational Institute (Spring 2025)
Implementing Multisensory Structured Literacy Based on the OG Approach (2023-2024)
Ortin-Gillingham Course (2022-2024)
WIDA ELD Standards Framework (2023-2024)
Literacy Boot Camp (Winter 2023)
Response to Intervention and Teacher Support (Fall 2019 and Fall 2012)
Covey Education: The 7 Habits (2015)
Boot Camp Common Core State Standards and Assessments (summer 2014)
Quality Classroom Instruction (Spring 2013)
The Heart of Teaching and Learning (Summer 2012)
Middle School Institute Writing/Thinking (Summer 2008)
Timeline
Teacher, 5th Grade
Gwinnett County Schools
08.2017 - Current
Teacher, 6th-7th Grade ELA
Claiborne County School District
08.2003 - 07.2017
Teacher, 2nd Grade Self-Contained
Vicksburg Warren School District
01.2001 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Alcorn State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
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