Sonja Belsan
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Caring teacher with 20 years of experience in elementary education. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
07.2005 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
ASU University
Phoenix, AZ12.2002
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Literacy Development
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship Building
Certification
Reading Specialist
English as a Second Language, PreK-12
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Glendale Elementary School District
07.2005 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
ASU University
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