Sondra Bryan
Leipsic,OH
Summary
Patient educator with an engaging teaching style demonstrated over 8 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher (6th - 8th)
Doulos Discovery School
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Enhanced student comprehension in classrooms of on average 20 students by incorporating real-world examples, hands-on group activities, and adapting lessons for ESL students.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication online, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Altered current and created new expedition themes that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students' learning experiences across subjects.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students.
- Facilitated peer review activities that fostered collaborative learning and improved students' understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Middle School Coordinator
Doulos Discovery School
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with Middle School teachers to design interdisciplinary expeditionary themes where each can cover their given standards.
- Mentored new and existing teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives through weekly meetings with coordinators from other grade levels.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to establish positive relationships and help students reach learning objectives through Academic Contracts.
- Administered MAP testing to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
High School Math Teacher
Doulos Discovery School
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to help them improve their performance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives in both self-pacing Precalculus classes (2020-2021; 2022-2023) and group lessons in Geometry (2021-2022).
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
Middle School Math Teacher (7th- 8th)
Doulos Discovery School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Improved previous assessments to better evaluate students.
Online Math Tutor
Varsity Tutors
04.2020 - Current
- Boosted students' confidence and performance in math by providing personalized guidance and constructive feedback.
- Simplified complex mathematical concepts through clear explanations and step-by-step demonstrations, fostering deeper comprehension among students.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, test preparation, and general math inquiries during live online sessions about 30 hours a week.
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Math Education
Adrian College
Adrian, MI12.2013
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Background in ESL classrooms
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Project-Based Learning
- Collaborative Learning
- Field Trips
Certification
- Michigan Teaching Certificate, Secondary Math (6th- 12th)
- 1 year Substitute License Multi-Age PK-12 (State of Ohio)
Deeper Learning Conference
2019: Workshop co-presenter on Igniting Passionate Learning in Students. A workshop on how to create expeditionary topics and lesson outlines that cross disciplines and engages students on topics relevant to their community.
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher (7th- 8th)
Doulos Discovery School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Middle School Coordinator
Doulos Discovery School
08.2020 - 07.2023
High School Math Teacher
Doulos Discovery School
08.2020 - 07.2023
Online Math Tutor
Varsity Tutors
04.2020 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher (6th - 8th)
Doulos Discovery School
08.2015 - 07.2020
Masters in Education - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Math Education
Adrian College
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