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Lorrie Sonnier

High School English Teacher And PLC Leader
Delmar,MD

Summary

As the High School PLC leader it is my job to coordinate an efficient and expeditious operation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) by accepting the responsibility for maintaining positive leadership among the PLC members, providing a well-organized plan for each new school year, maintaining consistent communication with the leadership team, and assist and the PLC members in duties and activities throughout the school year.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Professional Learning Community Leader

Delmar School District
Delmar, DE
08.2015 - Current

Assists the leadership team with:
Presiding over the required weekly PLC meeting and submit meeting agendas at least two (2) days prior to meeting and minutes within five (5) days to the building principal through Schoology.
 Providing the PLC direction and leadership with assigned activities and responsibilities.
 Interpreting data for the PLC and analyzing student data.
 Assisting with the SBAC, DeSSA, MAP, PSAT, SAT and/or other assessments, which include scheduling and student placement and assignment.
 Determining student progress by working with the Response to Intervention (RTI) Coordinator and the PLC members and leadership team.
 Conducting weekly Peer/Learning Walkthroughs.
 Coordinating PLC curricular revision, vertical curriculum alignment, and horizontal curriculum alignment
 Participating in professional development as mutually agreed by the district and the principal.
 Serving as a communication liaison between PLC and administration.
 Monitor Home Access Center updates monthly.
 Monitor Culminating Performance Task (CPT); completions and entry into eSchool quarterly.
 Monitor Atlas/Lesson Plan upload for Department monthly.
 Assisting the district in preparing the PLC budget and managing the following:
 Supplies, textbooks, equipment and supplementary materials
 Annual inventory of PLC supplies, etc.
Assists the PLC's with:
 Providing suggestions for the development of the PLC schedule and any alternative schedules that may be needed
 Coordinating class advisor duties/responsibilities under the leadership of the building administration
 Assisting with/ presenting at the annual academic awards ceremony.
 Providing support for new teachers via orienting those within the PLC with school/district processes and procedures
 Assisting with planning/implementation of student incentives for state testing
 Other Duties as assigned

English Teacher

Delmar School District
Delmar, DE
08.2004 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05.2004 - 05.2004

Associate of Arts - Accountant

Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD
08.2000 - 08.2004

No Degree - Graduate Level Course Work in Reading Specialist

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05.2007 - 05.2008

Skills

Workshop coordination

Online training experience

Employee training

Project implementation

Data organization

Classroom expertise

Teambuilding

Decision Making

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Served as the 2010-11 Teacher of the Year for both Delmar High School and the Delmar School District.

Timeline

Professional Learning Community Leader

Delmar School District
08.2015 - Current

No Degree - Graduate Level Course Work in Reading Specialist

Salisbury University
05.2007 - 05.2008

English Teacher

Delmar School District
08.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English/Secondary Education

Salisbury University
05.2004 - 05.2004

Associate of Arts - Accountant

Wor-Wic Community College
08.2000 - 08.2004
Lorrie SonnierHigh School English Teacher And PLC Leader