Tracie Toy is a licensed elementary educator with experience teaching English as a Second Language at the university level for eight years. She has taught K-6 and created lesson plans incorporating technology. Tracie is skilled in Microsoft Office, educational software, and virtual technologies. She has worked as a tutor, student teacher, and owner of her own tutoring business. Tracie holds a BA in Elementary Education, Spanish, and Psychology.

1. 2156 Oakland Ave ● Evansville, IN 47711 ● Ph. 812.618.2775/812.909.3212● tracie.toy@gmail.com
Tracie L Toy
Position: Teachers Assistant
Professional Profile
Licensed Elementary Educator (K-6) January 2011
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation
strategies to engage students in active learning. Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and
individual instruction. Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational
resources on the Internet. Knowledgeable and comfortable with educational software and websites, 3D virtual
worlds, Smart board technology , Promethean software, and online learning environments.
Experienced English as a Second Language Educator
Taught English as a Second Language for eight academic years at the university level. Created lesson plans.
Promoted the acquisition of English language skills for a wide variety of students from different primary
language bases. Heavy emphasis on the use of technology in the classroom for speaking and listening,
vocabulary skills, reading, and writing. Use of web based testing and project construction by students.
Level 1 and 2 Teaching Children Effectively certification through Child Evangelism Fellowship Intl.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, various software packages for productivity, education, and design
Excellent knowledge of the Internet and related technology
Ability to communicate with groups and individuals through the use of 3D Virtual Environments.
Skype, online whiteboard systems, and virtual technologies.
Professional Experience
English as a Second Language Instructor, August 2005-present, February 2011-Present
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN
Instruct students in the process of writing, reading, and vocabulary skills in a university setting.
Advise students, maintain reports and grade software. Heavy use of technology in the classroom.
Owner, September 1, 2012-present
STARs Academic Athletes Study Skills and Tutoring, Evansville, IN
Provide private tutoring in all subjects K-8. Teach effective study skills for grades 5 – university.
Tutor in Spanish, ESL, all subjects grades K-8. Tutor in test prep readiness for GED.
Tutor, January 2012-June 2012
Educational Recovery Clinic , Evansville, IN
Assess students strengths and weaknesses in academic areas, provide tutoring in language arts,
math, and study skills, communicate with parents, teachers, other professionals, and students
regarding student progress, devise and implement improvement plan for individual student, tutor
groups and individuals.

2. Student Teacher, September to December 2010
Dexter Elementary, Evansville IN
Supplemental Instruction Leader, August 2004- August 2007
University of southern Indiana, Evansville IN
Provided supplemental study group experience for students in at risk history classes.
Children’s Minister Summer 1994- October 2004
Rapha Christian Center, Evansville IN
Oversaw the spiritual development of children ages four through twelve, developed curriculum,
created inviting and exciting classroom situation for children, use of technology in the church based
classroom, created opportunities for fundraising, led a team of teachers.
Family Case Coordinator October 1990- January 2004
Family and Social Services, Evansville, IN
Implemented a wide range of programs and services targeted at low income and at risk families,
educated families to help them become self-sufficient, provided job support services, offered
referrals to other community based programs, administered multi-million dollar programs and
services, communicated with other community professionals, court system, and government
agencies.
Pertinent Education
BA Elementary Education
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville IN 2010
BA Spanish
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 2006
BA Psychology
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 1988
Aileen Nunn-Renner Honors Scholarship Recipient 2010
Pastoral Ordination April 2011

3. References
Ms. Debi Brand
Former Director
English as a Second Language
600S. Cullen Ave #303
Evansville, IN 47715
Tel: 812.306.5465
e-mail: dob1106@yahoo.com
Dr. Jane Johansen
College of Business
4725 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
Tel: 812.425.6267/812.483.7312
e-mail: jjohansen@usi.edu
Joseph or Martha Turnbloom
Pastors Rapha Christian Center
2222 S Yankeetown Rd
Boonville, IN 47601-8104
Home (812) 897-8040
Dr. Albert D. Hitchcock
Department of Foreign Languages
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
Tel: 812.461.5380
e-mail: dhitchcoc@usi.edu
Marcia Osborne, M.ED
Educational Recovery Clinic
4445 Commerce Ave.,
Evansville, IN, 47710
Tel: 812. 476.5230
e-mail: jenya@erctutors.com