SONYA GORDON
Dorchester,Massachusetts
Summary
Self-motivated educator with numerous years of managing childhood educational programs through lived experiences. Posses excellent interpersonal skills and cultivates supportive relationships with instructors, families and students. Dedicated to meeting academic goals and achieving Early Education program objectives. A conscientious individual who multitasks and liaise between families and programs to build relationships that support ongoing development and foundation success. A respectful family partner offering services to navigate the education system.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher(Instructional KDG)
Up Academy
Dorchester, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Scaffold and differentiate instruction in order for 20 students to be engaged and participate. Set education goals for all students; asses understanding of learning and make adjustments.
- Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives. Perform all assigned duties, effectively execute lesson plans, and participate in school-wide professional development and activities, as well as cohort meetings.
- Communicate with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provide feedback on student performance. Build collaborative, relationships with diverse families in service of student identities, strengths and challenges are respected.
Substitute Teacher, First Grade
Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary
East Boston, MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Create developmentally appropriate, child centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners needs through structured routines, and positive interventions.
- Establish classroom structure that values relationships through intentional implementations and appropriate curriculum. Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Scaffold and differentiate instruction, administered standardized assessments and documented information in permanent records.
- Engage and work in partnership with families and communities to ensure that students have academic, social and enrichment opportunities needed while attending O'Donnell through collaborations.
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher, UPK
Walnut Grove Head Start
Dorchester, MA
05.2014 - 03.2021
- Responsible for ensuring that twenty students are prepared for successful transition from preschool to BPS kindergarten by collaborating with coaches from BPS Early childhood department to implement the following literacy and math curriculums: Building Blocks, Center on the Foundations for Early Learners(CSEFEL), and Opening the World of Learning (OWL)curricula
- Provide all students with nurturing and safe environment for development of social, physical, emotional and intellectual competence and in compliance with all Head Start regulations, policies and program laws
- Participate in professional growth and development by collaborating with Head Start and BPS in receiving ongoing coaching, training and technical assistance
- Develop and implement strategies to engage families as partners in their child’s academic growth and development
Owner and Licensed Child Care Provider
Let's Grow Family Child Care
Dorchester, MA
11.2006 - 07.2010
- Provided safe in-home, educational and nutritional environment to eight infants and toddlers up to school age.
- Ensured positive development created through structured activities, consistency and socialization children need to excel.
- Supplied materials for daily instruction and engaging curriculum in preparation for kindergarten.
- Communicated with and supported four families enrolled in regards to child development along with resources.
- Prepared menus, oversaw operations and business budget while promoting cultural diversity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
Boston, MA06.2016
Master of Science - Human Services, Organizational Management and Leadership
Springfield College
08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Fitchburg State College
Fitchburg, MA05.1998
Skills
- Understanding of Content
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Instructional Strategies
- Organization and Planning
- Personalized Support
- Parent and Student Communication
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher(Instructional KDG)
Up Academy
10.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, First Grade
Hugh Roe O'Donnell Elementary
03.2021 - 06.2021
Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher, UPK
Walnut Grove Head Start
05.2014 - 03.2021
Owner and Licensed Child Care Provider
Let's Grow Family Child Care
11.2006 - 07.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Urban College of Boston
Master of Science - Human Services, Organizational Management and Leadership
Springfield College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management
Fitchburg State College