Sonya Shaw
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Goal-oriented principal driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
Richmond City Public Schools
06.2013 - Current
- Oversee schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Monitored student behaviors and provided positive intervention practices.
- Plan and implement school-base retreats/professional development for leadership team, faculty and staff.
- Perform classroom observations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Conference with faculty/staff about performances and offer support.
- Monitor the school-base general and federal budget.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for faculty and staff.
- Perform needs assessments and action steps for school improvement.
- Communicate policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviors.
- Communicate school-wide activities, events, and any updates to students, parents, and staff.
- Create and implement school safety and security policies.
- Conduct morning meetings with students and teachers to build community within the school.
- Guide my leadership team in analyzing data and providing next steps for improvement.
- Verified grades and comments on report cards, attendance, and classroom schedules.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Adjunct Teacher
J Sargeant Reynolds
08.2006 - 05.2022
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Assistant Principal
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised the arrival and dismissal of students/staff on duty.
- Assist in the implementation of the master schedule.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored grade level meetings to support instruction, data, classroom management, and resources.
- Supported the Principal in conducting professional development/faculty meetings.
- Plan/supervised the extended day intervention program.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Acted as the school base administration designee for exceptional education.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with the compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Collected and analyzed school-wide and grade level data.
Education
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
Stony Creek, VA06.1989
Skills
Interpersonal
Problem Solver
Communicator
Empower others
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Richmond City Public Schools
06.2013 - Current
Assistant Principal
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2008 - 07.2013
Adjunct Teacher
J Sargeant Reynolds
08.2006 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Virginia State University
High School Diploma -
Sussex Central High School
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