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Sonya Shaw

Chesterfield,VA

Summary

Education leader with significant experience in Richmond City Public Schools, specializing in strategic planning and team development. Led professional development initiatives that improved faculty skills and increased student performance metrics. Demonstrated expertise in coaching and mentoring, promoting a collaborative culture that enhances academic success and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Development Coach

Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, Virginia
07.2024 - Current
  • Conducted analysis of student work to guide curriculum development and targeted interventions.
  • Executed tailored interventions to improve student literacy and math performance.
  • Facilitated coaching sessions and supported lesson planning for literacy and math instruction.
  • Ensured lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework.
  • Collaborated with teachers to supply essential materials for effective instruction.
  • Contributed to school-based academic reviews through data analysis focused on student outcomes.
  • Facilitated professional development for novice teachers with three years or less experience.
  • Conducted weekly meetings to address needs and concerns of new teachers.

Principal

Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, Virginia
07.2013 - 07.2024
  • Executed professional training sessions for faculty and staff to enhance skills for new school year.
  • Facilitated summer retreat, aligning leadership strategies for effective transition into new school year.
  • Established teacher academy supporting onboarding and ongoing professional development initiatives.
  • Hired and managed faculty, fostering teams focused on educational excellence.
  • Guided school teams in analyzing student data for informed decision-making.
  • Conducted classroom observations, providing immediate feedback to promote continuous improvement.
  • Monitored student behaviors, implementing positive intervention practices to support learning.
  • Managed school budget and resources, performing needs assessments for overall enhancement.

Education

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
12-2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-6

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05-2001

Skills

  • Leadership development and coaching
  • Strategic planning and team building
  • Effective communication
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Professional development
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Educational leadership
  • Budget management
  • Performance evaluation

Affiliations

  • Partner with Virginia State University for Urban Farming Initiative for Inner City Schools
  • Virginia Commonwealth School Leader's Mentor
  • Spokesperson for the No Kid Go Hungry Commerical for Miles Jones Elementary
  • University of Virginia: Curry School of Education-Statewide Communities of Practices for Educators
  • Leadership Immersion Institute
  • Attend state and national Principal's conferences

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year Finalist for the district

Timeline

Teacher Development Coach

Richmond City Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Principal

Richmond City Public Schools
07.2013 - 07.2024

Master of Science - Administration And Supervision

Virginia State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Pre-K-6

Virginia State University

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