Jennifer Sosa
Highland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Educational Specialist with a proven track record at San Bernardino City Unified School District, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in implementing effective instructional strategies and advocating for student success, I excel in monitoring progress and motivating students to achieve their academic goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST
San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Developed intervention plans for struggling students, providing additional resources and support as needed.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and provide targeted support for increased success.
- Preserved student academic files and monitored student progress and achievements using Let's Go Learn, NWEA, Star Testing and WJIV Achievement.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
INSTRUCTIONAL TUTOR
SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.1999 - 06.2003
- Collaborated with colleagues to design effective instructional materials and resources for diverse learners.
- Assisted teachers in monitoring student progress, identifying areas of improvement for each learner.
- Identified gaps in knowledge or skill sets among pupils during one-on-one sessions; developed tailored interventions aimed at overcoming these deficiencies successfully over time.
- Supported students with special needs, adapting teaching strategies to accommodate their learning styles and abilities.
- Maintained detailed records documenting individual student progress, making it easy to track successes, areas for improvement and growth over time.
- Improved student comprehension by providing personalized tutoring sessions in various subjects.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2005
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Disability services
- Individualized planning
- Ethical practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Student motivation
- Individualized education plans
- Special education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Professional development
- Student advocacy
- Progress reporting
- Academic support
- Google classroom
- Individualized education programs
Certification
- Certified CPI (Certified Prevention Intervention) Trained
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST
San Bernardino City Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
INSTRUCTIONAL TUTOR
SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
05.1999 - 06.2003
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
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