This document summarizes the qualifications and experience of an educator seeking a leadership position. They have over 15 years of experience as a dedicated educator with a proven track record of advocating for students, developing critical thinking skills, and effective communication. They have experience leading teams through change initiatives and maintaining a strategic vision. They also have a master's degree in educational leadership and have published works on guided advisory programs.

1. Dedicated and successful educator and leader with proven ability to:
 Advocate for and sustain a classroom and school culture that supports and inspires every student to want
to learn (Whole-Child Instruction), Guided Advisory Expert
 Develop critical and creative thinking to promote success in the 21st century
 Communicate effectively with students, parents, community members, colleagues and supervisors in order
to facilitate a strong sense of teamwork
 Guide colleagues through change and innovative processes while maintaining a vision of the “Big Picture”
and ensuring all details are successfully accomplished
Employment
 Educator, University Middle School (2002-2015), 6525 W. 18th St., Greeley, CO 80634, (970) 506-7005
 Co-owner Quality Excavating/Plumbing (2004-2012), Self-Employed Owner/Operator of
Independent Newspaper—Greeley & Ft. Collins Gold Messengers (1999-2002), Owner/Virginian
Apt. Complex (1995-2013)
 Newspapers in Education Coordinator and Marketing & District/ Single Copy Sales Manager(1991-
1999), The Greeley Tribune, 501 8th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631, (970-392-4405)
Education
 (2011-2013) Regis University, Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principal’s Licensure and Alpha
Sigma Nu Honor Society Member, Regis Professorial Commendation (2013)
 (1989-1994) University of Northern Colorado, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Secondary Social Studies
Emphasis, Minor in Psychology and Golden Key Honor Society Member
Leadership Experience and Professional Strengths/Accomplishments
 2015 Leadership Program of the Rockies Nominee
 Creation (Owner/Operator) of website about academic guided advisory programs
(www.schoolsuccesssystems.com) (2009-2015), Author of Guided Advisory-Powerful and Practical
Processes for Reaching All Students to Increase Their Academic and Personal Success (Grades K-
12) (2014) and Guided Advisory Student Led Conferences and Portfolios (Grades K-12) (2015),
Consultant, Professional Development Presenter
Advocate for identifying student strengths, building school community, growing weakness’, lesson plans,
professional support for parents, students, teachers and administrators
 Creation of University Middle School RTI (Response to Intervention/MTSS) Program-2010, team
lead (2010-2015)
Developed and reviewed procedures and practices to assist other teachers and administrators in
monitoring student achievement that includes gathering data, creating documents, charts, graphs, etc. to
support the ability to analyze and make decisions based on the information and facilitate problem-solving
advisor and team meetings during the RTI process
 Grade level team leader (2003-2015), 2011-2015 UMS RTI Lead, 2012-2015 UMS 7th Grade RTI
Lead/Behavioral and Academic Interventionist
 2014 Unified Improvement Plan Team Member/Presenter
Assisted in writing UIP/SIP
 2014 Evaluation Team Participant
Assisted in creation of teacher evaluation rubric for compliance of SB 191
 Staff Presenter for RTI (2010-2015) and Guided Advisory Program (2002-2015), Unified
Improvement Plan (2014)
 Washington DC Student Program Leader (2002-2015)
Implement and Execute the travel of 50-70 students to Washington D.C. for 6 days, 5 nights to visit the
nation’s capitol for inspiration/educational purposes
 Social Studies Vertical Team Leader (2009-2015)
Lead team in creating K-12 scope and sequence and benchmarks (curriculum mapping) in Social Studies
curriculum that aligned with state standards
Responsible for choosing and procuring text book that support Social Studies Instruction (6th-8th grades)
 PBiS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team (2009-2011)
 UNC PTEP Student Teacher and University Schools Peer Teacher Mentor (2002-2015)
 NJHS Sponsor (2007-2013)
Tonya L. Van Beber
12607 CR 76
Eaton, CO 80615
Phone No.- (970) 454-8899, 590-7141
Iwillpromotefairness,generosity,kindness,
communityandthepursuitofexcellence

2. Professional Membership
 Regis Alpha Sigma Nu Alum-Graduate Honors(2014)
 National Council for Social Studies (2010-2011)
 Colorado Council for the International Reading Association (2002-2003)
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2013-2015)
 CCIRA (2001-2003)
Service/Volunteer/Mission
 Director~Candy Canes and Caring, Weld County (2010-2015), volunteer (1993-2015), (970) 590-7141
Showcased on video by the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society of Regis University to promote “service” with scholarship for
marketing and informational purposes.
 District 6 John Evans Middle School Design Advisory Team Member (2012-2014)
 Weld County Junior Leadership Mentor/Coordinator (2011-2015)
 United Way Educational Committee (1995-1999)
 Greeley/Evans Chamber of Commerce School to Career Committee Member (1995-1999)
Hobbies-Gardening, Writing/Reading, Sewing, Volunteering, Educational Technology, Art in various mediums, Elderly tech-
nology support
References (others available upon request)
 Dr. Sherry Gerner, University Schools Director, (970) 506-7001; Paul Kirkpatrick, MS Principal, (970) 576-3903
 Tracy Stegall, Birch Elementary School Principal, (720) 561-5560
 Marcy Kutner, Fox Hollow Elementary School, (303) 721-6991
 Paul Sueltenfuss, (970) 576-3907
 Maggie Miles, (970) 576-3934
 Erin Miyoshi, (970) 352-7993