Beth Sonne
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Farmington Hills,CA
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Results-driven educator with a focus on student assessment and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs and create a supportive classroom environment that encourages student achievement.
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, Second Grade
7 Years 10 Months- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas of improvement and modify teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their academic success.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during the year to extend skills.
- Fostered a love of reading in students by curating a classroom library with a wide range of genres and reading levels.
Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten
2 Years 8 Months- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Master of Arts - Theatre
Skills
Reading instruction
Mathematics instruction
Differentiated instruction
Student assessment
Classroom management
Data analysis
Distance learning
Mathematics instruction methods
Language instruction
English language fluency
Accomplishments
Teacher of The Year - 2025-2026
Created and developed a Drama Department for 3rd-8th grade students.
- 40-50 student participants per year
- 2 full length productions a year
- Several fundraisers open to community which included:
Haunted House
Talent Show
Family Karaoke Night
Certification
- LETRS, Science of Reading, 2 year course
- UFLI, Science of Reading, 12 hour asynchronous Professional Development
- IMSE/Orton-Gillingham, Dyslexia/Science of Reading, 60 hour asynchronous course
- 95%, Phonics/Science of Reading, 2 year in person course
- CORE Phonics - Science of Reading, 1 year in person course
- NUMBRS - Progression of counting and math fluency - Developed by Graham Fletcher - 1 year in person course
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, Second Grade
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2026Read More
Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten
Riverside Preparatory School
10.2015 - 06.2018Read More
University of California, Irvine
Master of Arts from Education
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Wayne State University
Master of Arts from Theatre
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