Andrea Tomlinson

Accomplished elementary educator with more than 30 years of experience inspiring student achievement in Title I schools through engaging instruction, literacy intervention, differentiated learning, and exceptional student education. Recognized for instructional leadership, classroom excellence, technology integration, environmental stewardship, and building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Florida-certified in Elementary Education (K–6), Exceptional Student Education (K–12), Reading, and ESOL.

Classroom Teacher | Reading Interventionist | ESE Resource Teacher - Highland Elementary School – Palm Beach County School District - Palm Beach County, FL

(2010-08 - 2026-09)

• Taught Grades 1, 2, 4, and 5.
• Reading Intervention Teacher and Wilson Fundations Specialist.
• Science Lab and Dual Language Science teacher.
• Facilitated Fourth Grade PLC and Second Grade Math PLC.
• Mentored beginning teachers.
• Founded and led the Green Team for seven years.
• Primary author of the successful U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools application.
• Led sustainability initiatives resulting in recycling more than one million milk cartons.
• District Spotlight Recognition (2025).

RTI Facilitator | ESE Department Chair | School Advisory Council Chair - Discovery Key Elementary School

(2008-08 - 2010-06)

• RTI Facilitator.
• ESE Department Chair.
• School Advisory Council Chair.

ESE Coordinator | School Improvement Plan Coordinator | SAC Chair - Whispering Pines Elementary School

(2006-08 - 2008-06)

• ESE Coordinator.
• Coordinated seven autism classrooms.
• School Improvement Plan Coordinator.
• SAC Chair.

Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher - Whispering Pines Elementary School

(2004-08 - 2006-06)

Exceptional Student Education Teacher - Carver Middle School

(1998-09 - 2003-06)

General & Special Education Teacher - New York City Public Schools (P.S. 244 & P.S. 272) - New York City, NY

(1990-09 - 1998-06)

Bachelor of Arts - College of Education - Brooklyn College – City University of New York (1986 - 1990)

Graduate Credits Earned - EXEQ Leadership Academy I & II (Non-Degree Seeking) - Florida Atlantic University (2020 - 2021)

Graduate Credits Earned - ESOL Certification (Non-Degree Seeking) - Nova Southeastern University (2012 - 2012)