Sonia Temkin
Greenbank,WA
Summary
Elementary educator with a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Teaching and experience across public schools, literacy intervention programs, and alternative educational settings. I design engaging, inquiry-driven learning experiences grounded in culturally responsive teaching, sheltered instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evidence-based instructional practices. My work emphasizes equitable access, meaningful relationships, and intellectually engaging learning experiences that cultivate curiosity, student voice, and critical thinking.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Eugene 4J
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Provided both short- and long-term classroom instruction across elementary grade levels, including extended assignments in kindergarten, first grade, and a K-2 behavioral support program at Fox Hollow School.
- Designed and delivered differentiated, standards-aligned instruction grounded in culturally responsive teaching, sheltered instruction, and Universal Design for Learning to meet students' diverse academic, linguistic, cultural and developmental needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, educational assistants, specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to implement IEPs, 504 plans, and individualized learning goals.
- Fostered inclusive, discourse-rich classroom communities by building meaningful relationships, elevating student voice, facilitating collaborative learning, and providing proactive behavioral support.
- Delivered whole-group, small-group, and targeted instruction using benchmark and formative assessment to provide responsive intervention and enrichment in response to students' learning needs.
Literacy Instructor
Genesis Reading Academy
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Delivered Science of Reading-aligned literacy instruction to elementary students in summer, after-school and spring break programs.
- Planned and adapted small-group literacy instruction in response to students' reading progress, skill development, and instructional needs.
- Fostered engaging learning environments that build foundational literacy skills, reading confidence, and positive student engagement.
- Served as a substitute instructor across multiple program sites, ensuring continuity of instruction and consistent implementation of literacy programming.
Student Teacher
University of Oregon
01.2025 - 12.2026
- Completed year-long clinical placement in both a Title 1 first-grade classroom and a mixed-age (Grades 1 - 3) alternative elementary school.
- Planned and delivered differentiated, standards-aligned instruction across literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, gradually assuming full classroom teaching responsibilities.
- Designed inquiry-based learning experiences that fostered student discourse, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement with academic content.
- Administered formative and summative assessments, monitored student progress, and used assessment data to adapt instruction and support individual learning goals.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers and multidisciplinary staff to implement culturally responsive teaching, sheltered instruction, Universal Design for Learning, and individualized support for multilingual learners and students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Residential Staff & Administrative Assistant
Mount Madonna Center & Institute
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Lived and worked within an intentional residential learning community, supporting educational programs through administrative coordination, participant services, and daily operations.
- Provided administrative and communications support for graduate-level and professional training programs while collaborating with staff, volunteers, and program participants to foster a welcoming, service-oriented environment.
Residential Staff Member
Esalen Institute
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Lived and worked within a collaborative residential learning community, contributing across guest services, hospitality, kitchen, gardens and campus operations while supporting volunteers and workshop participants.
- Participated in over 400 hours of continuing education in communication, expressive arts, leadership, and human development through Esalen's educational programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.2013
Master of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12.2025
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Differentiated Instruction
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning
- Formative Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Science of Reading-Aligned Literacy Instruction
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Sheltered Instruction (SIOP)
- Trauma-Informed & SEL Practices
- Inquiry- and Discourse-Based Learning
- IEP & 504 Implementation
- Classroom Community & Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teaching & Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Small-Group Intervention & Enrichment
Certification
- Washington Residency Teacher Certificate (Pending)
- Oregon Preliminary Teaching License with Endorsements in Elementary Multiple Subjects and ESOL (PreK - 12)
- LETRS Professional Learning
- Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) - Foundational Training
Timeline
Literacy Instructor
Genesis Reading Academy
05.2025 - 05.2026
Student Teacher
University of Oregon
01.2025 - 12.2026
Guest Teacher
Eugene 4J
08.2022 - 05.2026
Residential Staff & Administrative Assistant
Mount Madonna Center & Institute
01.2018 - 06.2019
Residential Staff Member
Esalen Institute
08.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum And Teaching
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Naropa University