SONYA CHOE
Summary
Proudly serving the Hacienda La Puente Community, 26 years as a primary grade educator for a California Distinguished School for over two decades. Additionally, earned a reading degree from Cal State Fullerton to better assist students with the elements of reading.
Qualified with background in developing and implementing effective reading programs. Adept at diagnosing reading difficulties and creating individualized strategies that enhance student literacy. Demonstrated ability to foster love for reading and improve student outcomes through innovative teaching techniques and collaborative efforts.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist-Orton Gillingham Trained
PRIDE Company
11.2023 - Current
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Primary Educator
Grazide Elementary School
01.2009 - Current
- Team lead for several years/PLC Learning
- Differentiate instruction
- Tailor student's work with IEP and 504 plan
- Analyze data to drive instruction
- Arrange tutoring sessions in reading and writing
- During COVID, designed student friendly Canvas and provided synchronous and asynchronous learning
- Present Social Emotional Learning lessons
- Trained as one of the Project Lead the Way teachers
- SSC and ELAC secretary for the school community
- Access and equity for all students
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Communicated proactively with parents and guardians about student achievements and challenges, fostering strong partnerships between home and school environments.
- Boosted student engagement with diverse instructional strategies tailored to different learning styles.
- Implemented data-driven teaching methods to track progress and adjust lesson plans for maximum effectiveness.
Primary Educator
Baldwin Academy
01.2000 - 01.2009
- BPST trained
- Orchestrated Christmas events
- Conducted ELA and Math Nights for parents
Education
Masters of Science -
Cal State Fullerton
01.2002
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Biola University
01.1998
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Critical Thinker
- Conflict/Resolution
- Patient
- Creative
- Tech Trained
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Comprehension techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Reading Specialist-Orton Gillingham Trained
PRIDE Company
11.2023 - Current
Primary Educator
Grazide Elementary School
01.2009 - Current
Primary Educator
Baldwin Academy
01.2000 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Biola University
Masters of Science -
Cal State Fullerton
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