Whitney Boney
Tifton
Summary
Compassionate educator with over 8 years of experience in early childhood education. Skilled in lesson planning, behavioral support, and parent collaboration. Proven ability to create tailored learning experiences that enhance student development and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Paraprofessional
Matt Wilson Elementary School
Tifton
10.2018 - 05.2026
- Supported students with individualized learning plans and academic challenges.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance comprehension and retention.
- Teamed with teachers to create and apply behavior plans tailored for students facing challenges.
- Implemented students' individualized IEP in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to develop age-appropriate lesson materials.
- Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and management of students.
- Supported teachers in managing classroom dynamics and enhancing student engagement.
- Helped maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for all students.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Supervised students during recess, lunch, field trips, testing sessions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve support techniques.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss student progress and best practices for teaching strategies.
- Intervened in difficult situations between students to de-escalate conflicts.
- Organized educational materials and activities for use in the classroom.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Provided regular updates to parents on student progress and addressed concerns proactively.
Headstart Teacher
Potters House Childcare Center
Tifton
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's learning and development outcomes.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting social and emotional growth.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development goals.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and identify needs.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Evaluated student performance data to identify instructional improvement opportunities.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to secure additional resources for families in the Head Start program.
- Collaborated closely with specialists to support special education services for each student's case.
- Organized family events to foster community involvement and parental engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA09-2028
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Parent collaboration
- Educational resources
- Behavioral support
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society
Affiliations
- Tift County Recreation Department
- Tift County Public Library Summer Reading Program
- Elementary Reading Tutoring Services
Timeline
Elementary Paraprofessional
Matt Wilson Elementary School
10.2018 - 05.2026
Headstart Teacher
Potters House Childcare Center
01.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Thomas University