Sonya Sadler
2890 W US 98, Perry,FL
Summary
Professional educator with expertise in promoting academic and career success and social and emotional health. Driven to help students and families reach their fullest potential through clear and honest communication and a respectful and safe school environment. Strives to build a strong support system for teachers and students through proactive problem-solving and organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Taylor County High School
06.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Developed and taught classroom lessons on topics such as digital citizenship & social media safety, career exploration, dangers of vaping, time management & organization, and academic habits for success.
- Coordinated MTSS process.
- Oversaw students enrolled in Florida Virtual School.
- Wrote and coordinated 504 plans and ELL plans.
- Served as school testing coordinator.
Classroom Teacher
Taylor County High School
08.1994 - 05.2015
- English 1-4
- College English
- Reading
- ACT/SAT Prep
- World History
- US Government
- Economics
- Journalism
- Served on SACS committee multiple years.
- Served on School Improvement Team multiple years.
- Served as Yearbook and Newspaper Adviser 1994-2004.
Coordinator for Special Populations
Big Bend Technical Institute
07.1991 - 07.1994
- Wrote and monitored federal grants for special needs/dropout prevention populations within automotive and culinary arts programs.
- Developed, coordinated, and taught workplace literacy programs to millworkers at Buckeye Cellulose Corporation and road workers at local Department of Transportation office.
- Developed and taught technical writing to adult co-op students in millwright program.
- Tutored high school completion students in language.
- Developed, coordinated, and taught career exploration classes to 8th grade drop-out prevention students at Taylor County Middle School and Steinhatchee School.
- Wrote grants to fund updates to middle school graphic arts program.
- Developed and taught employability skills & self-sufficiency at the local public assistance office.
Education
Relevant Coursework -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX06.2015
Master of Science - English Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication (Double Major)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.1987
Skills
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Lesson Planning and Implementation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Edmentum, APEX, and FOCUS systems
Certification
School Counseling Grades PK-12
Social Science Grades 6-12
English Grades 6-12
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
School Counselor
Taylor County High School
06.2015 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Taylor County High School
08.1994 - 05.2015
Coordinator for Special Populations
Big Bend Technical Institute
07.1991 - 07.1994
Relevant Coursework -
Lamar University
Master of Science - English Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication (Double Major)
Florida State University
School Counseling Grades PK-12
Social Science Grades 6-12
English Grades 6-12
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
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