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Sona Eggleston

Plain City,OH

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Columbus City Schools, excelling in team building and leadership. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and academic achievement through strategic initiatives. Skilled in decision-making and fostering collaborative relationships, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting a positive school environment. Committed to driving instructional effectiveness and student well-being.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Administrator

Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisting the principal in interviewing and evaluating instructional and non-instructional staff.
  • Supervising instructional and non-instructional staff.
  • Helping create school-wide goals including those related to student learning and student behavior.
  • Enforcing attendance rules.
  • Meeting with parents to discuss student behavioral or learning problems.
  • Responding to disciplinary issues.
  • Coordinating use of school facilities for day-to-day activities and special events.
  • Developing and maintaining school safety procedures.

Elementary School Counselor

Columbus City Schools
08.2003 - 08.2022
  • Provided individual and group counseling to enhance student emotional well-being.
  • Developed and implemented programs addressing social skills and conflict resolution.
  • Collaborated with teachers to identify and support students facing academic challenges.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.

Principal

Columbus City Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003
  • Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic achievement.
  • Led faculty in curriculum design, ensuring alignment with educational standards and best practices.
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote community involvement in school activities.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive instructional effectiveness.

Reading Teacher

Columbus City Schools
08.1995 - 06.2001
  • Developed comprehensive reading programs promoting literacy advancement.
  • Implemented individualized instruction plans enhancing student engagement and comprehension.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate cross-disciplinary literacy techniques.
  • Mentored junior teachers fostering professional growth and instructional proficiency.

Primary School Teacher

Columbus City Schools
08.1992 - 06.1995
  • Delivering engaging, standards-aligned lessons to students in grades K-5
  • Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students
  • Assessing student learning and providing regular feedback
  • Collaborating with colleagues, families, and community partners to support student learning and well-being

Primary School Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
08.1988 - 06.1992
  • Delivering engaging, standards-aligned lessons to students in grades K-5
  • Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students
  • Assessing student learning and providing regular feedback
  • Collaborating with colleagues, families, and community partners to support student learning and well-being

Education

Master of Science - Human Ecology/ Family Relations

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06-1998

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York , College At Buffalo
06-1987

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Administrative support
  • Decision-making
  • Team building and leadership
  • Office management
  • Personable and approachable
  • Confidentiality
  • Team collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Substitute Administrator

Columbus City Schools
08.2022 - Current

Elementary School Counselor

Columbus City Schools
08.2003 - 08.2022

Principal

Columbus City Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003

Reading Teacher

Columbus City Schools
08.1995 - 06.2001

Primary School Teacher

Columbus City Schools
08.1992 - 06.1995

Primary School Teacher

Niagara Falls City School District
08.1988 - 06.1992

Master of Science - Human Ecology/ Family Relations

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

State University of New York , College At Buffalo