Moneka Temple-Bonds
Ripley,TN
Summary
Dynamic cosmetology instructor with 35 extensive years of experience in cosmetology and 9 years of experience in cosmetology Instruction. Expert in curriculum design and educational planning, fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Proven ability to enhance critical thinking and communication skills while preparing students for board examinations. Committed to maintaining high safety and sanitation standards in all practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cosmetology Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Northwest
08.2018 - Current
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Followed Tennessee State curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Prepared students for Tennessee cosmetology and barbering exams with successful rates.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for 22 students.
Salon Owner/Operator
The GLAM Beauty Bar
01.2000 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Managed 6 stylists in the salon at one time
- Rotate and managed 12 clients per day in the salon (hair, skin and nail services)
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Education Group
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for 20 students.
- Conducted practice exams for 20 students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Prepared students for Tennessee cosmetology exam with 100% success.
Education
Dual Master Barbering Instructor License - Barber Instructor Training
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Northwest
Ripley06-2023
Master Cosmetology Instructor Liscense - Cosmetology Instructor Program
RACSO Radiant Cosmetology School
Covington, TN10-2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Psychology
University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN05-2014
Master Cosmetologist License - Cosmetology
The Hair Design School
Memphis08-1999
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley05-1996
Skills
- Board examination preparation
- Curriculum Design
- Course Management for Hair, Skin, and Nail Care
- Educational Planning
- Cosmetology skill building
- Safety monitoring
- Course planning
- Sanitation procedures
- Effective communication
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Dual Master Cosmetology & Barber Instructor
- Master Cosmetologist
- Intimate Waxing Certification
- Deep Tissue Massage Certification
- I-Tip Luxury Extension Certification
- Lash Extension Certification
- Yoni Steam Certification
- Hopi Ear Candle Waxing Certification
- Non-surgical Liposuction/ Wood Therapy/ Radiofrequency/Butt Enhancement/ Breast Enhancement / Sauna Bag certification
- Tattoo apprenticeship certification
- Microblading/ Microshading permanent brow certification
- Ombre semi-permanent brow certification
- Dip nail enhancement certification
- 16- Hour continuing education Seminar Cosmetology/ Barbering (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
Timeline
Cosmetology Instructor
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Northwest
08.2018 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Education Group
02.2016 - 08.2018
Salon Owner/Operator
The GLAM Beauty Bar
01.2000 - Current
Dual Master Barbering Instructor License - Barber Instructor Training
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Northwest
Master Cosmetology Instructor Liscense - Cosmetology Instructor Program
RACSO Radiant Cosmetology School
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration Psychology
University of Tennessee At Martin
Master Cosmetologist License - Cosmetology
The Hair Design School
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
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