Sonya Forbes
Bartlett,Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic retired teacher with a proven track record at Memphis Shelby County Schools, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Renowned for building strong relationships with students and parents, implementing innovative lesson plans, and promoting a growth mindset, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired-teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
02.1998 - 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.
- 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.
Education
M.A.T. - Art Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
- Group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Performance assessments
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
- Data-driven instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Special needs students
- Flexible and adaptive
- Creative lesson plan development
Timeline
Retired-teacher
Memphis Shelby County Schools
02.1998 - 05.2025
M.A.T. - Art Education
University of Memphis