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Sonia Brockway

Miami,FL

Summary

Professional Bilingual Spanish teacher, experienced in tailoring lessons to meet each student's individual interests, needs and strengths in the academically diverse classroom.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications & 2 Endorsements

Work History

Elementary Spanish Teacher

Miami-Dade Virtual School
10.2021 - 07.2024
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a conducive learning environment for all students.
  • Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in a virtual inclusive classroom setting.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected Spanish to other subjects.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

Elementary Spanish Teacher

William Lehman Elementary
08.1995 - 10.2021

Founding staff teacher of the Bilingual Dept. at William Lehman Elementary School.

  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a conducive learning environment for all students.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in an inclusive classroom setting.
  • Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
  • Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
  • Trained fellow teachers on best practices for teaching foreign languages, elevating overall department performance.

Education

Master of Science - Spanish Education

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2000

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.1997

Skills

  • Interactive teaching methods
  • Native Spanish fluency
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Differentiated Instruction

Certification

Elementary Education K-6

World Language - Spanish K-12

ESOL Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Software

Schoology

Gradebook Pinacle

Wonders

Adelante Benchmark

Microsoft Office 365

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Elementary Spanish Teacher

Miami-Dade Virtual School
10.2021 - 07.2024

Elementary Spanish Teacher

William Lehman Elementary
08.1995 - 10.2021

Master of Science - Spanish Education

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Nova Southeastern University
Sonia Brockway