Bonica Bonheur
California,CA
Summary
Experienced educator and advocate with 12+ years of classroom leadership, specializing in inclusive and growth learning environments. Skilled in communication and planning, with a passion for optimizing teams to create more efficient and productive environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Advocate Field Experience
CASE
08.2024 - Current
- Advocated for children with special needs, guiding over 10 different families through IEP processes resulted in students receiving proper support need to meet their educational and personal goals
- Managed data-driven social media and communication platforms, including LinkedIn and Mailchimp, to support fundraising efforts, event promotion, and client acquisition.
- marketed to over thousands of people on disability resources programs,which resulted in the organization gaining a 30% increase in new clients exposure.
High School Counselor
New Hope
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and led 15+ team-building activities, enhancing collaboration and positive peer interactions among students.
- Created a safe, inclusive environment that encouraged critical thinking and self-expression, with over 85% of students reporting increased confidence in participation.
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Oakland Montessori
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and led over 50 classroom activities promoting social-emotional growth, with a 90% positive feedback rate from student engagement and observations, while celebrating cultural diversity.
- organizing monthly family engagement sessions, and hosting quarterly development workshops, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rate among families and staff.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Netivot
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed budgeting for classroom supplies and materials, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and conserving resources to extend usage by 15%.
- Organized and ordered materials, maintaining inventory and reducing waste by 20% through strategic resource conservation.
- Provided targeted support for English learners and low-income families, promoting language skills and connecting them with resources, which improved language proficiency and increased access to community resources by 40%.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
St. Patrick's Preschool
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Created a safe, nurturing environment supporting cognitive and social development. Which allowed for optimum growth and development for the children.
- Maintained detailed records to aid in tailored child care and learning strategies. This resulted and the ability to track consistent progress or decrease in development.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Child and Adolescent Development, Community and Health
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
John Swett High School
Crockett, CA06.2016
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Development
- leadership
- Microsoft teams
- google Excel
- canva
- powerpoint
- social media
Certification
- CPR/ first aid
- Montessori Teaching Multi-Age classrooms
- Fundamentals of classroom management
- Pest management in school and child care development
Languages
Haitian creole
Limited Working
Hebrew
Elementary
Interests
- Enjoy going to the gym for overall physical and mental well-being
- enjoy Hiking through the redwood forest and going to the beach to practice photography
Timeline
Child Advocate Field Experience
CASE
08.2024 - Current
High School Counselor
New Hope
06.2024 - 08.2024
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Oakland Montessori
12.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Netivot
11.2021 - 05.2023
Infant/Toddler Teacher
St. Patrick's Preschool
12.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Contra Costa College
High School Diploma -
John Swett High School
- CPR/ first aid
- Montessori Teaching Multi-Age classrooms
- Fundamentals of classroom management
- Pest management in school and child care development
Bachelor's Degree - Child and Adolescent Development, Community and Health
San Francisco State University
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