Aminah Sondo
Bronx
Summary
Special Education Intervention Teacher/Coordinator committed to fostering inclusive learning environments. Engages students facing academic and behavioral challenges through tailored Individualized Education Plans. Collaborates effectively with parents, faculty, and administrators to enhance student engagement and achieve measurable learning outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Intervention Teacher/Coordinator
Creston Academy
Bronx
10.2023 - Current
- Provide reading interventions as the special education intervention teacher to students with Individual Education Plans.
- Implement and create individual education plans for special education students.
- Participate in after-school programs such as Test-Prep and Tutoring to provide students with extra support and aid.
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning gaps and strengths.
New York State Exam Scorer (ELA & Math)
Creston Academy
Bronx
04.2022 - Current
- Examine and score 6-8 Grade New York State ELA & Math exams during exam periods.
- Analyzed and normed student examples/data through training to ensure consistent scoring.
- Collaborated in cross-examining student data and assessed student responses with team members to enhance grading accuracy.
- Analyzing and review New York State Exam Rubric quarterly to ensure alignment with grading protocols.
Summer Breakfast Program – Teacher in Charge
Creston Academy
Bronx
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Provided a clean, wholesome cafeteria environment (includes wiping cafe tables, sweeping/mopping, emptying milk buckets, removal of garbage etc.) to students and families within the community.
- Worked collaboratively with the school aide, school food manager, & cooks to ensure accuracy of daily food count to ensure students were provided with daily nutrients.
- Maintained accurate student records including: timekeeping, payroll and meal count to ensure effectiveness of programming.
- Mentored Student Apprentice Workers and ensured implementation of proper health protocols in the cafeteria environment.
Special Education Teacher
Creston Academy
Bronx
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Implement and create individual education plans for special education students.
- Delivered targeted reading interventions for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to enhance their literacy skills.
- Teach English Language Arts (ELA) to incoming 6th graders (70 students) in an Integrated Collaborative setting to strengthen reading, writing, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
- Developed and modified lesson plans based on students' academic needs, incorporating individual and group activities.
- Coordinated daily lesson plans and assessments to promote engagement and collaborative learning for 300+ NYC Public School students over four years.
- Participate in after-school programs such as Test-Prep and Tutoring to provide students with extra support and aid.
Summer School Teacher
Creston Academy M.S 447
Bronxville
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented interactive lesson plans that enhanced ELA learning experiences for seventh grade students.
- Planned daily hands-on activities tailored to support individual student needs, fostering positive engagement.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted team building and collaboration among students.
Summer School Teacher
P.S. 218
Bronx
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Implement creative lesson plans in ELA & Math to third grade students.
Summer School Teacher
P.S. 363
Bronx
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed & implemented interact, impactful, and immersive lesson plans to teach diverse subject areas (ELA, Math, Science) to fourth grade students.
- Planned daily hands-on activities tailored to support diverse student needs, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Designed collaborative activities to foster team building and improve peer relationships among students.
Education
M.S.ED - Master of Science in Education
City College of NYC
160 Convent Ave. NY, NY 1003109-2020
B.A. - Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology
State University of New York At Buffalo
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 1422205-2018
Skills
- French (Conversational)
- NYC Special Education Policy
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Dioula (Fluent)
Certification
- New York State Professional Certificate – Students with Disabilities (Grades 7–12)
Timeline
Special Education Intervention Teacher/Coordinator
Creston Academy
10.2023 - Current
Summer Breakfast Program – Teacher in Charge
Creston Academy
08.2023 - 09.2025
Summer School Teacher
Creston Academy M.S 447
06.2022 - 08.2022
New York State Exam Scorer (ELA & Math)
Creston Academy
04.2022 - Current
Summer School Teacher
P.S. 218
07.2021 - 08.2021
Summer School Teacher
P.S. 363
07.2019 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Creston Academy
09.2018 - 10.2023
M.S.ED - Master of Science in Education
City College of NYC
B.A. - Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology
State University of New York At Buffalo