TONYA VETTER, M.Ed.

9550 Meyer Forest Dr.

Houston, Texas 77096
(713) 826-7070 (Cell)

Education
Houston Baptist University

Houston, Texas

[01/2013-12/2015]

Masters of Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Technology

Texas Southern University

Houston, Texas

[08/1993-08/2003]

Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) Speech Communications

Immersion Program Institute of Modern Spanish

Merida, Mexico 2007

Experience
Houston Community College
Presently

Adjunct Professor (ESOL 0350)

Continuing Education ESL Level 3. This course is designed to further develop reading
comprehension skills and expand vocabulary. This course provides practice in skills such as
identifying main ideas and supporting details, determining the sequence of events, using context
clues, and drawing conclusions.

Continuing Education ESL Level 3. This course concentrates on the development of writing
skills using controlled composition and production of the five-paragraph essay.
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Students strengthen their awareness of the basic notions of paragraph development,

particularly the role of the topic sentence and the internal logical development of the
paragraph.
Students are introduced to the basic principles of the multi-paragraph composition,
focusing especially on the role of the introductory and concluding paragraphs, drafting
an effective thesis statement, and organizing the composition according to a clear
logical pattern.
Students improve their sentence-combination skills, especially in the area of the
strategy and techniques of coordination within compound sentences and within simple
complex sentences.
Students increase their awareness of the nature of the writing process, especially in the
area of effective topic construction and in the necessity and techniques of revision and
editing.

Aldine Independent School District

[8/2015-6/2016]

6 th Grade Math Teacher

Facilitated math instruction to 6th-grade learners successfully by creating a 21st century learning
environment, small-groups, hands-on learning, technology and the state-mandated curriculum.
These practices resulted in an overall passing rate of 80% on the state-mandated test.

TONYA VETTER, M.Ed.

9550 Meyer Forest Dr.
Houston, Texas 77096
(832) 472 .4651 (Cell)
Houston Independent School District
[8/2011-6/2015]

4th Grade Self-Contained Teacher

Responsible for teaching 4th Grade English-Strand Self-Contained class responsible for teaching all
subjects successfully. Created a 21st century learning environment using technology and the statemandated curriculum.
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Helms Elementary School

Wesley Elementary School

Kellogg, Brown, and Root Abroad Project

[8/2008-4/2010]

Accountant

Worked overseas in Iraq as an Accountant for KBR on LOGCAP III Project.

Review and process weekly timesheets for subcontract vendors in a timely manner

Reviewed, verified, and processed purchase orders for Theatre support

Verified all required supporting documentation and signatures

Review and update Purchase Order status daily

Processed daily GRIR Report (Goods Received Invoices Received) using SAP

Review and process monthly Vendor Payments for all invoices using SAP

Responsible for answering all vendor inquiries regarding payment status

Monitor and review GRIR Report database daily working closely with Expeditors and Field
Buyers

Complete monthly Proof of Payments for all Vendors

Liaison between Purchase Order Dept, Procurement Supply Management Dept, and Project
Controls Dept

Review weekly SRDs (Service Received Documents) for sites verifying allocated cost and time
used

Petty Cash Custodian- Responsible for issuing daily cash advances to employees

Responsible for daily reconciliation and distribution of up to $2.4 million

Verified timesheets hours in the system for employees requesting advances

Verified employee eligibility by calculating and verifying worked hours

Completed employee expense reports for assigned site

Complete Petty Cash Sox Report

Houston Independent School District

6/2008]

6th-7th Grade Math Lead Teacher

[8/2003-

Math Chairperson and Lead Teacher responsible for teaching and leading the math department of
grade levels ranging from grades 6-7 in the area of mathematics successfully.
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Cullen Middle School

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9550 Meyer Forest Dr.
Houston, Texas 77096
(832) 472 .4651 (Cell)
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Frank M. Black Middle School

City of Houston Controllers Office

Houston, TX

[1/1998- 1/2001]

Controllers Office Senior Account Assistant

Prepared all payment invoices for City of Houston departments including the Mayors Office, Budget and
Finance, the Legal Department and others.

Assisted in the preparation of travel invoices, expenditure, and reimbursements for all departments
including Mayor Lee P. Brown, City Councilmen, Department Directors, and others.

Managed particular payroll deductions for city employees such as child support etc.

Processed daily City expenses in the Systems Database

Helped maintain daily Payment Voucher Requests

Communicate with Contractors and Vendors in the United States as well as outside the United States daily to assure
payment invoice documents are accurate and processed

Metropolitan Transit Authority

[3/1996- 3/1998]

Transit Auditor

Researched transportation needs in particular areas. (On-site)

Prepared daily reports indicating whether community transit needs were met by Metro successfully

Analyzed and reviewed data daily to created the monthly report

Computer Skills
Software and Design Skills
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Quickbooks (Accounting and Finance)
Experience with teaching using learning management systems (LMS), supporting online-learning and
Authoring Tools and Web 2.0 Tools
Hybrid Instruction and Specialist
Flipped Classroom Instructor and Facilitator
Website Building Skills
Web Design Specialist
Adobe InDesign Software
Adobe Photoshop Software
Creates Virtual Field Trips and Adventures
Prezi Presentations and others
Wiki Designer
Create Stop Motion Animation Movie
Technological Illustrator
Podcasting
Microsoft and other compatible programs
People Soft
Euphoria

TONYA VETTER, M.Ed.

9550 Meyer Forest Dr.
Houston, Texas 77096
(832) 472 .4651 (Cell)

Recognitions
Published Author
2004-2005 Campus Highest Student Growth
2005 Teacher of the Year Candidate
2013 Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Youth Symposium Presenter
2013 Recognized by HISD for Student who accomplished a Perfect Score on Math STAAR Test
2015-2016 Math students scored an 80% passing percentage.

Leadership Roles
Professional Development Facilitator

Integrating Technology in Daily Lessons Successfully

Successful Classroom Management Strategies & Building Meaningful Relationships with Your
Students

Bringing the Real-World into Your Classroom Everyday

Create a 21st Century Learning Environment

Teaching Math that Everyone Gets!

Why Math was Fun and Effective in My Classroom

Certified Nearpod Trainer

2007-2008 AVID Instructor

2003-2007 Math Lead Teacher & Chairperson
First-Year Teacher Mentor
NearPod Symposium Professional Development Facilitator-HBU

Organizations
West Africa Volunteer
Education/Training Director (WETI)
TSU Debate Team & Coach (2003-2005)
HBU Alumni Association
TSU Alumni Association

TONYA VETTER, M.Ed.

9550 Meyer Forest Dr.
Houston, Texas 77096
(832) 472 .4651 (Cell)