Tory Bullis
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Summary
Student-focused educator accomplished in managing classrooms and fostering a love for learning in students. Dedicated to assisting students through their education journey. Passionate about learning and helping others reach their goals. Organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a diverse and communicative environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dysart Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Canyon Ridge School
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
Kindergarten Teacher
Western Peaks Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Avondale, AZ12-2019
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dysart Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Canyon Ridge School
07.2023 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Western Peaks Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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