Shari J. Tonner is an experienced educator seeking a new challenging career. She has over 20 years of experience teaching various grades from kindergarten to second grade. Her areas of expertise include planning engaging lessons, creativity, and adaptability. Most recently, she implemented creative lessons for an ESL group of students in a Hispanic community as a second grade teacher.

1. SHARI J. TONNER
6316 Calais Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220 Ph: (219) 863­5181
​sharitonner@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished educator with a solid history of achievement in education. Areas of
expertise include planning, creativity and adaptability. Looking for a challenging new career
that will utilize my diverse background and my strengths as a motivator and encourager.
Professional Experience
Second Grade Teacher August 2015­present
Saint Philip Neri Catholic School, Indianapolis, IN
● Implemented and planned creative and engaging lessons for a culturally diverse ESL
group of students in a predominately Hispanic community.
Second Grade, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher;
Kindergarten Title One Aide August 2006­June 2015
Rensselaer Central School Corporation, Rensselaer, Indiana
● Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as
lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
● Provided small group remedial instruction to Title One kindergarten students.
Bookkeeper and Office Management August 1997­December 2005
Ned J. Tonner, Attorney at Law, Rensselaer, Indiana
● Client interaction and scheduling; case management and compliance.
● Bookkeeper, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, QuickBooks and Word
Perfect Proficient
First Grade Teacher August 1992­June 1994
Saint Augustine Catholic School, Rensselaer, Indiana
● Effectively taught first grade students using best teacher practice lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies/Elementary Education ​January 1987
California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California
Valid Indiana Professional Educator’s License: Expires September 2020
References available upon request.