Sonya Adams
Ripley,MS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at South Tippah Schools, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking and relationship-building skills to enhance learning outcomes and support student success. Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor, achieving significant improvements in student performance.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
South Tippah Schools
07.2023 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher
Benton County School District
02.2021 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Teacher's Assistant
South Tippah School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Teaching Assistant
Prather Headstart
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with educational best practices.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring materials were readily available for lessons.
- Coordinated with parents and teachers to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Blue Mountain Christian University
12-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Classroom technology
- Motivating students
- Learning strategies
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Behavior management
Timeline
Teacher
South Tippah Schools
07.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher
Benton County School District
02.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
South Tippah School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
Teaching Assistant
Prather Headstart
08.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Blue Mountain Christian University
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