Amanda Sonntag
Prospect,CT
Summary
I am a dedicated and nurturing elementary school teacher with extensive skills and experience creating engaging student-focused lessons which not only promote and develop academic and social growth but foster a love of learning. My focus is to create and maintain a classroom environment that is welcoming and inclusive to all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet
New Haven, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Use a variety of teaching strategies to plan and deliver effective instruction to students with varying academic abilities and learning styles
- Set high expectations and enforce rules that create an environment which promotes curiosity, cooperation and respect
- Cultivate a positive, engaging learning environment that promotes thinking and personal satisfaction for all students
- Maximize lesson time with organized and structured classroom systems
- Support social and emotional growth with structured activities and positive reinforcement
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve students’ daily learning
- Monitored students’ learning using data and adapted teaching methods accordingly
- Utilize small group settings to develop reading and writing foundational skills
- Facilitate creative teaching methods that are interactive, hands-on lessons that are engaging and thought provoking
- Communicate regularly with families through phone calls, emails and conferences
Second Grade Teacher
Catholic Academy (formally Blessed Sacrament)
Waterbury, USA
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Used data to monitor students’ learning and adapted teaching methods accordingly
- Set high expectations and enforced rules for both behavior and procedures
- Fostered a positive, engaging learning environment that encouraged critical thinking and personal satisfaction
- Used data to monitor students’ learning and adapted teaching methods accordingly
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance daily learning experiences for students
Kindergarten Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Waterbury, USA
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Established high expectations and enforced classroom rules to promote a respectful and productive learning environment
- Cultivate a positive, engaging learning environment that promotes thinking and personal satisfaction for all students
- Employed diverse teaching strategies to plan and deliver engaging instruction that meets varied learning needs
- Used data to monitor students’ learning and adapt teaching methods.
- Cultivate a positive, engaging learning environment that promotes thinking and personal satisfaction for all students
Long-term Substitute
Bunker Hill School
Waterbury, USA
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Managed classroom tasks, including lesson planning to enhance student engagement and supervision to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Monitored student learning through various assessments to identify areas for improvement and support individualized learning strategies.
- Attended workshops on various educational topics such as Smarter Balance
- Established positive rapport with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a collaborative and supportive classroom community.
- Worked with a culturally diverse student population
- Set high expectations for students both academically and behaviorally
Building Substitute
Bunker Hill School
Waterbury, USA
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed classroom responsibilities for grades K-5, ensuring a supportive learning environment
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster community engagement
- Facilitated inclusive classroom activities that integrated students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Reading Assistant
Andrew Avenue School
Naugatuck, USA
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Delivered small group reading instruction using Leveled Language Literacy and Read Naturally programs to enhance literacy skills
- Monitored student academic growth through regular assessments to inform instruction and support individual progress
- Motivated students with positive reinforcement to foster a supportive learning environment
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT12-2010
Skills
- Math Instruction
- Literacy Instruction
- Phonics instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Assessment
- Behavioral management
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Guardian communication
- Student Data Tracking
- Educational Technology
- Digital Learning Tools
- Instructional Software
- Curriculum Resources
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional development
- Teacher communication
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
Connecticut Teacher’s Certification, Pre-K-6
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
L.W. Beecher Museum Magnet
08.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Catholic Academy (formally Blessed Sacrament)
09.2018 - 08.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
09.2014 - 08.2018
Long-term Substitute
Bunker Hill School
02.2014 - 06.2014
Building Substitute
Bunker Hill School
10.2013 - 02.2014
Reading Assistant
Andrew Avenue School
04.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Education
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University