Sonja Berrin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Energetic [Job Title] driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade General Studies Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
Los Angeles, California
08.2018 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Kindergarten General Studies Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
Los Angeles , CA
08.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
Los Angeles , CA
08.2009 - 08.2012
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Heschel Day School West
Los Angeles , California
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Northridge
2002
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Administration
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Monterey, California1997
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA1995
Professional Development
Orton Gillingham: Multisensory Instruction, Dyslexia and Self Esteem
Handwriting Without Tears: Reading and Writing Instruction
Branches Atelier: Introduction to the Reggio Approach to Education
Adat Ari El Early Childhood Center: Discovering the One Hundred Languages of Children, Art Through Different Mediums
Curriculum
- Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop
- Journeys Program, Houghton Mifflin
- My Math, McGraw Hill
- Handwriting Without Tears: multi-sensory program, improving fine motor skills
- Scholastic News: building non-fiction reading skills, increasing content-area knowledge
Timeline
First Grade General Studies Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - Current
Kindergarten General Studies Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
08.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Spivak Hebrew Academy
08.2009 - 08.2012
Transitional Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Heschel Day School West
08.2001 - 08.2004
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - International Public Administration
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cabrillo College
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