Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
licensed Educational Aid
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Sonya Gordon

Youngstown,OH

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator

Youth Entrepreneurs
11.2019 - Current
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Facilitate groups on 8 Foundational Values are the principles that guide our behavior, and we believe our Foundational Values will help your students succeed in both the classroom and in life.
  • Our curriculum brings business studies to life through experiential learning, executed in real, market-based scenarios.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

The culture of the YE program is different than most. Youth Entrepreneurs encourages choice, freedom, opportunity, and experience. In YE this is accomplished through our Foundational Values and creating a market in a number of different ways. These resources provide you guidance to implement the program, as well as support building this innovative and transformative culture.

TSSA

Youth Intensive Services
03.2015 - Current
  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Counseled up to 21 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
  • Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and,identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for all interventions.
  • Provided crisis support for clients

Academic Coach

Youngstown City School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
  • Provided guidance on study habits, time management, and organizational skills to promote long-term academic achievement.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
  • Coordinated with other academic coaches to share resources, ideas, and best practices for successful coaching strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and coaching.
  • Led small group sessions focused on specific subject areas or skill-building exercises for targeted support.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop targeted learning strategies for individual students.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

Lead Champion

United Way
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correcting weaknesses. Promoting Social Skills, and free play time.
  • Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Youngstown, OH
06.1998

Certified Licensed Cosmetology Tech. - Cosmetology Education

Casal Aveda Institute
Youngstown, OH
08.2010

Certification Automotive Tech. - Automotive Technology

New Castle School Of Trades
New Castle, PA
11.2015

Skills

  • Peer mentoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Social Skills Training
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Documentation requirements
  • Intervention planning
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • IEP familiarity
  • Behavior Management
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Classroom Organization
  • Classroom Management
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance

Certification

  • Educational Aid License - issued 2023

licensed Educational Aid


Assists teachers with curriculum planning, supervision, and teaching of children or adults in a classroom setting; assists in presenting and reinforcing learning concepts


Timeline

Academic Coach

Youngstown City School District
08.2020 - 05.2024

Educator

Youth Entrepreneurs
11.2019 - Current

Lead Champion

United Way
11.2018 - 03.2020

TSSA

Youth Intensive Services
03.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

East High School

Certified Licensed Cosmetology Tech. - Cosmetology Education

Casal Aveda Institute

Certification Automotive Tech. - Automotive Technology

New Castle School Of Trades
  • Educational Aid License - issued 2023
Sonya Gordon