Sonia Guerra
Bloomfield,New Jersey
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time PreK Teacher
The North Ward Center, Early Childhood
Newark, N
08.2002 - Current
- Instruction & Curriculum: Plan and implement daily, age-appropriate lessons focusing on literacy, math, science, and social skills.
- Assessment & Documentation: Monitor child development through screenings, portfolios, and assessments to prepare reports.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom environment, often in accordance with Creative Curriculum and state licensing requirements.
- Collaboration: Work with instructional coaches, families, and special education staff to support individual learning needs.
- Parent Engagement: Maintain consistent communication with families regarding child progress
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress, address concerns, and strengthen home-school collaboration.
Recreation Assistant
West Caldwell Care Center
West Caldwell, NJ
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Activity Facilitation: Plan, set up, and lead daily leisure activities, crafts, games, and entertainment for seniors.
- Resident Assistance: Assist residents in transporting to and from activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assessment & Documentation: Meet with new residents to evaluate leisure interests and keep daily attendance logs.
- Engagement: Project an energetic, empathetic demeanor to encourage participation, particularly in memory care settings.
- Planning Support: Help create and implement monthly activity calendars
Secretary/Medical Billing Assistant
Ligaya Prystosky, Medical Doctor
Nutley, NJ
10.1997 - 08.2000
- Measured patients' eyes with Refractor Vision Tester.
- Scheduled and confirmed patients’ appointments, as well as filled in their corresponding history
- Imputed new data using a software database, which updated our clients' records.
Receptionist Assistant
Housing Authority/ Summer Youth program
Newark, NJ
05.1997 - 08.1997
- Maintained updated files every day for customers, as well as kept track of clients’ appointments.
- Delivered the mail for invalid or aged tenants, as well as made photocopies.
- Imputed new data using a software database, which updated our clients' records.
- Typed Word documents as needed per supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theology
Rama Newak Bible Institute
Newark, NJ05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey05-2002
Associate's Degree of Science - Biology/Pre-M
Essex County College
Newark, NJ05-2001
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Rama Newak Bible Institute
Newark, NJ05-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Affiliations
NJEA (New Jersey Education Association) BT75XK
Certification
- Standard Certificate, Instructional Psychology, State of New Jersey, April 2026
- CPR & First Aid certification updated, Newark, NJ, March 2026
- Standard Certificate, Instructional English as a second language, January 2024
- Standard Bilingual/Bicultural Certification, State of New Jersey, January 2023
- Standard Certificate, Instructional Preschool through Grade 3, April 2003
- English and Spanish OPI and WPT exams 2021
- Medical Billing Insurance Specialist Certificate, Essex County College, Newark, NJ, May 2000
Timeline
Full-Time PreK Teacher
The North Ward Center, Early Childhood
08.2002 - Current
Recreation Assistant
West Caldwell Care Center
08.2000 - 08.2002
Secretary/Medical Billing Assistant
Ligaya Prystosky, Medical Doctor
10.1997 - 08.2000
Receptionist Assistant
Housing Authority/ Summer Youth program
05.1997 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Associate's Degree of Science - Biology/Pre-M
Essex County College
Bachelor of Science - Theology
Rama Newak Bible Institute
Bachelor of Theology - Theology
Rama Newak Bible Institute
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Ebenezer Pentecostal Temple, Sunday school teacher (adults), Newark, New Jersey, 2025-09, Present
- Ebenezer Pentecostal Temple, Sunday school teacher (children), Newark, New Jersey, 2015-09, Present
- Missionary Trip: Dominican Republic, Cotui, Volunteer, 2024-07, 2 weeks