Sonja M. Shine
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems Proven competence in working with others in a team effort Competent and reliable professional, committed to top quality work Enthusiastic, dependable, self-motivated Sensitive, caring and professional attitude toward staff, students, and their families Skilled at working with people with diverse backgrounds Proficient in the use of computers Demonstrated ability to adapt to new equipment & technology
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Irving ISD
Irving, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with ASCA National Model for approximately 863 students
- Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social-emotional, and career development needs
- Conduct crisis intervention and manage critical incidents, collaborating with school administration and external agencies
- Facilitate classroom guidance lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and healthy relationships
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and well-being
- Lead HOPE Squad, Campus Attendance Program, College and Career Campaign, and Peer Mediation Program.
- Reduced student absences by 38% through targeted interventions.
Special Education Teacher
Irving ISD
Irving, TX
06.2016 - Current
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required that reflect differentiated learning styles
- Gather data, assess, and monitor student progress
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies
- Assess students using formal and informal testing
Special Education Co-Teacher
Mansfield ISD
Mansfield, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with general education teachers to plan lessons that address diverse learning needs of all students, including students with IEPs
- Modified and adapted the general education curriculum to meet the specific academic goals and learning styles of student with disabilities, ensuring goals are challenging yet achievable
- Conducted regular assessments to determine student progress and the effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Adapted test and assessments based on IEP accommodations and modifications
- Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) that address each student’s strengths and needs, ensuring they are legally compliant.
- Shared IEPs with general education teachers to ensure they understand and implement necessary accommodations and services.
- Tracked student progress toward their individualized education program goals and objectives
- Documented the specialized instruction provided to eligible students within the co-taught general education classroom
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations, services, and resources to succeed
Fourth Grade Teacher
Irving ISD
Irving, TX
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required that reflect differentiated learning styles
- Gather data, assess, and monitor student progress
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies
- Assess students using formal and informal testing
Fifth Grade Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Instruct 5th grade literacy curriculum, designing, and developing programs to meet the academic and intellectual needs of students.
- Assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferencing, peer evaluation, checklists, and student portfolios.
- Work closely with SPED department and IEP
- Provide whole group and small group instruction/intervention
- Use effective communication skills
- Conference with parents and students
- Maintain classroom management at all time
Education
Masters - School Counseling, Community Counseling Certification, Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXBachelor of Science - Management and Administration, Human Resources
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Shreveport, LABachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Louisiana in Monroe
Monroe, LASkills
- MS Word
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Classroom guidance
- IEP development
- Student advocacy
- Program development
- Parent communication
- Team leadership
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Diverse student populations
- Interpersonal communication
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Google Drive
- AI technology
Availability
Immediately
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Church Ministry
- Girl Scout Troop 1327 Leader
Professional Organizations
- American Counseling Association, 2014, Present
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), 2008, 2009
School Counseling Experience
Irving ISD, Irving, TX, School Counselor, 08/01/19, Present, Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with ASCA National Model for approximately 863 students, Provide individual and group counseling to address academic, social-emotional, and career development needs, Conduct crisis intervention and manage critical incidents, collaborating with school administration and external agencies, Facilitate classroom guidance lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, bullying prevention, and healthy relationships, Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and well-being, Lead HOPE Squad, Campus Attendance Program, College and Career Campaign, and Peer Mediation Program, Reduced student absences by 38% through targeted interventions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
Irving ISD
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Mansfield ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Irving ISD
06.2016 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Irving ISD
08.2012 - 08.2015
Fifth Grade Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2010 - 07.2012
Masters - School Counseling, Community Counseling Certification, Education Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Management and Administration, Human Resources
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Louisiana in Monroe
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