Sonila Pasho
Southampton
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Emotional Support Assistant Teacher
Council Rock School District
02.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Site Director for Before and After Care
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
- Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
- Developed strategic plans for site growth, resulting in increased revenue and profitability.
Preschool Teacher
Lassin Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Teacher
Tiny Stars Dayacare
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Babysitter
Home
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Voluntary Assistant Teacher in Elementary School
Turkey Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2015
Associate of Arts - English Language Teaching
Uludag University
Turkey/Bursa05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chestnut Hill Collage
Philadelphia, PA05-2019
Skills
- Student records management
- Head Start programs
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Student Progress Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
Languages
Turkish
Full Professional
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emotional Support Assistant Teacher
Council Rock School District
02.2023 - Current
Site Director for Before and After Care
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2022 - 09.2023
Preschool Teacher
Lassin Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
Teacher
Tiny Stars Dayacare
11.2012 - 08.2015
Babysitter
Home
03.2012 - 06.2012
Voluntary Assistant Teacher in Elementary School
Turkey Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate of Arts - English Language Teaching
Uludag University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Chestnut Hill Collage
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