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Sonja Kruger Cataldo

Wrentham,MA

Summary

Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

H. Olive Day Elementary
07.2016 - Current
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.

Coordinator and Lead Teacher

Millis Public Schools
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
  • Implemented balanced schedules of age-appropriate learning, rest and play.
  • Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Owner and Lead Teacher

Little Seedlings Preschool
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.

Assistant Teacher

Wellesley College Child Study Center
08.2008 - 05.2010
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Created a one-of-a-kind horticultural curriculum in a greenhouse located on our beautiful playground.
  • Assisted lead teacher in training Wellesley College students who assisted in our classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA

Certificate in Employee Relations

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Masters in Education - Elementary Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

CAGS in School Leadership - Educational Leadership

American International College
Springfield, MA
11.2023

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creative Instruction
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Inclusive Learning

Languages

Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

H. Olive Day Elementary
07.2016 - Current

Coordinator and Lead Teacher

Millis Public Schools
10.2015 - 06.2016

Owner and Lead Teacher

Little Seedlings Preschool
01.2012 - 10.2015

Assistant Teacher

Wellesley College Child Study Center
08.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Framingham State University

Certificate in Employee Relations

Cornell University

Masters in Education - Elementary Education

Lesley University

CAGS in School Leadership - Educational Leadership

American International College

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