Tonisha Adamson

Tonisha Adamson E:-• M: - • L: linkedin.com/tonishaadamson PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Self-directed, highly motivated Education & Administrative Professional with background working with a wide diversity of individuals. Organized, methodical, and detailed. Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Seeking an administrative role within an educational setting where I can contribute my knowledge and skills to the success of a team. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Bright Kids LLC, New York, NY                                                                                Dec 2019 - Present Tutor/Teacher Review a student’s previously written session reports prior to tutoring the student. Taught students in a 1:1 session for 45-90 minutes, primarily on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, in-office and at-home. Discussed a student’s progress with his/her parents/caregivers. Wrote a detailed report of the session to be sent to parents/caregivers and internal staff. Session reports are also used to generate independent contractor invoices in conjunction with our invoicing system. ADAPT Community Network, Greenpoint School, Brooklyn, NY April 2018 – Present Teacher’s Assistant Assist Head Teacher with creating a nurturing learning atmosphere conducive to optimizing teaching and student success. Assist young with developmental needs on individual and group assignments to reinforce learning concepts, complete assignments, and improve performance. Reinforce lessons by reviewing materials with students one-on-one or in small groups. Assist the Head Teacher with attendance collection and accurate record keeping. Escort and monitor children during bus duty; document incidents immediately. BELL, Eagle Academy, Jamaica, NY Sep 2017 – Feb 2018 Art Enrichment Teacher Developed and implemented appropriate enrichment curriculum for assigned grade levels; collaborated with staff, suggesting new project ideas; facilitated project-based, hands on-activities that encouraged scholarship and ensured students achieved socio-emotional growth. Arrived at a consensus with students on which art activities they wanted to work on for the week; motivated students to make positive choices and held them to high expectations. Managed classroom procedures, routines, and rules; prepared classrooms for daily activities. Heartshare Human Services, Brooklyn, NY Mar 2016 – Aug 2017 Teacher’s Assistant Assisted with both young and old students with developmental needs on individual and group assignments to reinforce learning concepts, complete assignments, and improve performance. Interacted with students, parents, and colleagues in a professional, positive, and inspiring manner. Best Buy, Brooklyn, NY Oct 2015 – Jan 2016 Seasonal Sales Associate Evolv Solutions/Xerox, New York, NY Sep 2013 – Aug 2015 Administrative Assistant Managed Business to Business Operations and provided high level administrative support for the project management team; took meeting minutes, and handled confidential financial information with discretion. Managed vendor projects with the FDNY and the DSNY to reduce costs of printers, faxes and scanners in each office. Organized asset data for new/moved/unchanged equipment within client’s facility into an installation checklist. Hunter College/Public Computing Services, New York, NY Aug 2006 – Jun 2009 IT Support/Help Desk Provided technical support for both faculty and staff for software Microsoft and Adobe products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Acrobat Reader); efficiently resolved software and hardware issues for faculty and students. Trained new staff and co-workers on help desk policies in computer lab, whenever needed. EDUCATION Devry University, Keller Graduate School of Management, New York, NY Master of Business Administration The City University of New York, Hunter College, New York, NY Bachelor of Literature, Major: English, Minor: Classical Studies COMMUNITY SERVICE New York Board of Elections, Inspector; Congressman Edolphus Towns, Intern; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Sunday School Teacher, Tutor; Children’s Aid Society, Tutor, Superheroes Supply Co., Volunteer