Purnima Sokol
Livermore,CA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with a strong background in public and charter schools, committed to fostering continuous improvement and academic excellence. Expertise in teaching, curriculum development, quality support coaching, and early literacy coordination enables the creation of innovative learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs. Passionate about empowering students and colleagues, with a proven track record of driving educational success through collaboration and strategic initiatives. Eager to contribute skills and knowledge in a challenging position that promotes growth and achievement for all stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Support Coach
- Promoted and ensured high-quality out-of-school-time programs through a continuous improvement process.
- Provided academic leadership and guidance, aligning efforts with the school day curriculum.
- Developed positive school culture, social-emotional learning, and behavior support strategies.
- Conducted regular workshops for teachers on effective classroom management and innovative teaching methods.
- Collaborated with educators and administrators to enhance program quality, ensuring a seamless integration with the school's overall educational goals.
Early Literacy Coordinator
- Conducted thorough data analysis of educational assessments and student performance metrics.
- Assessed specific needs related to data analysis, implementing targeted strategies for improvement.
- Created visual aids, charts, and materials for organizing and storing educational resources.
- Coordinated the SIPPS program, ensuring effective grouping and monitoring of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align schedules, materials, and resources, fostering a culture of teamwork.
- Provided ongoing support to tutors, identifying and addressing their needs for enhanced effectiveness.
- Ensured timely completion of benchmark assessments, contributing to an effective academic assessment cycle.
- Motivated and supported students to pass at least one mastery test per month for sustained academic success.
Union Representative
OEA
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions on worker rights and benefits for union members.
- Conducted regular meetings to discuss workplace issues and gather member feedback.
- Collaborated with management to improve working conditions based on member input.
Math Lead
EnCompass Academy
11.2024 - Current
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Coach - Mentor
Oakland Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented goal-setting strategies to help coachee achieve personal and professional objectives.
- Boosted coachee confidence through 1:1 sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
ILT Member
EnCompass Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented a data-driven teaching approach, leveraging differentiated instruction and diverse teaching strategies.
- Achieved remarkable student growth of 1.5 years, attributed to customized lessons, diverse teaching strategies, and achievable goal-setting.
- Focused on closing the achievement gap in a low-income school district.
- Fostered increased parental involvement through effective communication, workshops, and engagement strategies.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Teacher
Rocketship Alma Academy
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Adapted lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, leading to significant growth in the 67th percentile.
- Emphasized skills development resulting in consistent improvements over the years.
Education
Bachelors - Economics
Karnatak University
IndiaMasters - Economics
Karnatak University
IndiaSkills
- Data Analysis
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Parental Involvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Academic Leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Team Building
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Teaching Credential– Multiple Subject
Timeline
Union Representative
OEA
08.2025 - Current
Math Lead
EnCompass Academy
11.2024 - Current
Coach - Mentor
Oakland Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
ILT Member
EnCompass Academy
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
10.2019 - Current
Teacher
Rocketship Alma Academy
07.2016 - 05.2019
Quality Support Coach
Early Literacy Coordinator
Masters - Economics
Karnatak University
Bachelors - Economics
Karnatak University
Professional Development:
- Actively engaged in ongoing professional development, attending relevant training sessions such as Mclass.
- Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in education through memberships and conferences.
Areas of Expertise:
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- This is an out-of-school-time process that helps promote high-quality programs.
- Academic Support in Expanded Learning
- Provide academic leadership and guidance to increase student learning by collaboratively developing appropriate academic strategies aligned with school day efforts. The after-school does not duplicate the school day but support a student's previous learning in a fun and engaging manner.
- Alignment and Integration of Culture and Climate in Expanded Learning
- Develop and nurture relationships with the Site Coordinator and line staff in order to facilitate more communication and strengthen the alignment of expanded learning and school day specifically around student outcomes and social-emotional academic learning. Including support alignment with PBIS, Restorative Justice, SEL, and/or other strategies for positive school culture & climate and student behavior support. Cultivate adult relationships between the site daytime faculty and expanded learning staff.
- Offering progressive experience in the development of engaging
- Classroom Management
- Learning experiences for stud while creating initiatives to promote student growth and achievement.
- Curricula Improvements
- Skilled in working with diverse student populations while developing, implementing, evaluating, and focused on continuous improvements
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Of curricula.
- Multiple Modalities
- Passionate education advocate dedicated to differentiated instruction to ensure learning takes place at varying cognitive levels. Incorporated
- Group Facilitation
- Technology into lessons to reach the ever-changing dynamics of
- Test Improvement Strategies for
- Today's student.