Jennifer Sonntag
PLEASANT GROVE,UT
Summary
Upbeat teacher, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Granite School District - Magna Elementary
Magna, UT
08.2016 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Fourth Grade Teacher
La Paloma Academy
Tucson, AZ
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Drama Teacher
Gila Preparatory Academy
Safford, AZ
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Directed end of year play.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT08.2004
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Granite School District - Magna Elementary
08.2016 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
La Paloma Academy
08.2006 - 05.2016
Drama Teacher
Gila Preparatory Academy
08.2003 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Brigham Young University