Sonya M. Washington
Warren
Summary
Educational leader with strong background in administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that team meets high standards. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grades 3-5 Principal, Grades 6-8 Principal
Warren City Schools
06.2014 - Current
- Coordinated with SST5 in a cohort with other administrators across the state of Ohio
- Educational leader implementing and designing Professional development with grade level and building staff
- OTES Evaluation trained with certification
- Implementing district guidelines for academics, climate and attendance initiatives with staff
- Review weekly lesson plans with documented feedback to teachers to change and impact instruction
- Weekly walkthroughs with other administrators with feedback to staff to create a deeper focus on state standards in instruction
- Monitoring educational instructional practices on daily basis
- Managed discipline and any building issues with students
- Educational leader with Social Emotional Learning
- In depth training in Safe and Civil schools behavior management strategy: C.H.A.M.P.S
Supervisor of Special Education
Warren City Schools
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted meetings with Intervention Specialist and families for students with disabilities to ensure goals and objectives were followed on IEP's
- Documented all legal documents regarding prior written notices, Evaluation Team Reports and Progress monitoring for students with disabilities
- Aided in discipline matters with students with disabilities
Intervention Specialist/ Special Education Teacher
Warren City Schools
01.2004 - 10.2013
- 6th, 7th, 8th grade Learning Disabled, Cognitively Disabled Resource Room; Inclusion Classroom
- Small and Large group instruction/activities
- Taught direct instruction, concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract lessons
- Formulated IEPS-goals and objectives
- Utilized co-teaching model with General Education teachers
Education
Masters of Science -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio12.2008
Bachelors of Science -
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio12.2003
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Community engagement
- Strategic leadership
- Data-driven instruction
Timeline
Grades 3-5 Principal, Grades 6-8 Principal
Warren City Schools
06.2014 - Current
Supervisor of Special Education
Warren City Schools
10.2013 - 06.2014
Intervention Specialist/ Special Education Teacher
Warren City Schools
01.2004 - 10.2013
Bachelors of Science -
Youngstown State University
Masters of Science -
Youngstown State University
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