Sonia John
Howard Beach ,NY
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic educator dedicated to fostering academic, social, and emotional success in students. Known for establishing strong, collaborative relationships with parents, staff, and administration to create a supportive learning environment. Quick learner committed to continuous professional development, consistently seeking innovative strategies to enhance student outcomes. Passionate about empowering each student to reach full potential through tailored educational approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
18K268
10.2009 - Current
- Serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
- Successfully and strategically utilize students’ assessments
- Data to further drive instruction contributing to students’ academic advancement.
- Successfully utilized reading performance tools such as Wilson, I-ready, Max Scholar, Amira, Eureka Math, and Wit and Wisdom to remediate at-risk students in grades 2-5
- Served as an Integrated Co-Teaching from Grades 2 to 5
- Participated in a wide range of learning partners collaboration and provide feedback about best practices to colleagues
- Relay trained 2023 and currently serve as a Data Specialist
- Successfully aligned Curriculum to Next Generation Learning Standard towards enhanced students’ performance in preparation for standardized test
- Developed School-to-Parent relationship activities; coordinated workshop to promote literacy and mathematics at home and use technology
- Served as an NYC Teacher Leader/Model Teacher for two consecutive years.
- Served as Co-chair and financial liaison on the School’s Leadership Team (SLT).
- Participant of Algebra for All Cohort Two
- Participant of E-Coaching Mentoring Program
- Serve as a member of the Special Education Committee to meet Individualized Education Plan/Goals and Maintain Compliance.
- Participated in grade-wide planning team involving all grade constituencies
- Coordinated school-wide celebrations such as Women’s History and Black History Performances
- Serve as a teacher assigned for school year 2023-2024
Teacher In Charge
Department Of Education Division on Food and Nutrition
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance food service operations and ensure compliance with health standards.
- Office of Food and Nutrition Services - Teacher in Charge Serve as a teacher in charge for two consecutive years 2023 – 2025
- Experience and knowledge of overseeing summer breakfast and Lunch program Perform related duties and responsibilities such as meal count, and maintain a clean environment.
- Excellent record of attendance Proficient individual in communicating effectively orally and in writing form Proficient in using technology to upload data.
Marshall England Early Childhood Center
Bronx, New York
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Taught and supervised young children ages 3 to 5
- Assist children in developing their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
- Provided activities and opportunities that encourage exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the development levels and learning styles of children
- Supervised children in classrooms, schoolyard, and on school trips
- Observed, evaluates, and prepares progress reports on children
- Fostered critical thinking skills and information literacy in children
- Provided a variety of activities and opportunities to promote intellectual competence
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Collage of Saint Rose
Albany, NY12-2019
M.S. - General/Special Education
Touro College
New York, N.Y06-2008
B.A. - Sociology/Psychology
Hunter College
New York, N.Y06-2003
A.S. - Human Services
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, N.Y06-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Fundraising
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Serving diverse communities
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Received commendation from Rick Romain principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for P.S 268 Emma Lazarus staff in 2022, 2024 & 2025.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Affiliations
- Member of (SLT) – Co-Chair of my School Leadership Team
- Member of (MOSL) – Measure of Students Learning
- Member of the Community Board Seventeen
- Member of the New York Historical Society
Certification
- Early Childhood General/Special Education Birth-Grade 2nd
- Childhood General/Special Education 1 – 6th Grade
- Middle School General/Special Education 5 – 9th Grade
- Attendance Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Teacher In Charge
Department Of Education Division on Food and Nutrition
07.2024 - Current
Teacher
18K268
10.2009 - Current
Marshall England Early Childhood Center
09.2008 - 10.2009
B.A. - Sociology/Psychology
Hunter College
A.S. - Human Services
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Collage of Saint Rose
M.S. - General/Special Education
Touro College
Honors/Awards
Nominee for the Big Apple Award for 2017/2018, Certificate of Appreciation Eric Gonzalez - Special Recognition, City Council, Jumaane D. Williams – Educational Citation, New York State Assembly, Honorable Nick Perry – Citation 2017 Education Award, New York State Assembly, Diana C. Richardson – Educational Citation, 67th Police Precinct Community Council – Educational Award