Sonya Spikes
Sandersville,GA
Summary
Caring Elementary School Teacher offering 23 years of experience teaching language arts to 2nd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Louisville, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Planned and developed lesson plans to teach English Language Arts curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments, including standardized tests.
- Provided individualized instruction to support students in mastering ELA concepts.
- Collaborated with grade-level teachers to develop instructional strategies for whole-class and small group learning activities.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment, such as using online resources for research projects and creating multimedia presentations.
- Conducted parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic needs.
- Organized field trips that allowed students to explore various aspects of language arts topics in a hands-on way.
- Established a differentiated instruction plan based on each student's current level of mastery of ELA objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, assessments scores., according to district requirements.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Louisville, GA
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all students in a 4th Grade ELA classroom.
- Created, administered, and evaluated formative and summative assessments to measure student progress in ELA.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student academic performance and behavior issues.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to engage students in learning activities.
- Provided differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Utilized small group instruction to promote collaboration among peers while addressing specific instructional goals.
- Established positive relationships with students by demonstrating respect for their ideas and opinions in class discussions.
- Instructed students on grammar rules using hands-on activities such as sentence scrambles or word games.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas of strength and weakness in instruction.
- Attended regular meetings with the school leadership team to discuss progress towards meeting academic goals set by the board of education.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Louisville, GA
07.2011 - 07.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the individual needs of 4th and 5th grade students.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance according to district guidelines.
- Managed discipline issues in accordance with school policies while maintaining a respectful attitude towards all students.
- Incorporated state standards into lesson plans to prepare students for standardized testing.
- Led parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss student progress.
- Attended faculty meetings to stay informed about changes in school policy or procedure.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Attended regular meetings with school leadership team to discuss progress towards meeting academic goals set by the board of education.
Teacher, Grade 2
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Louisville, GA
07.2001 - 07.2011
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such language arts.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department, providing guidance on best practices.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Attended regular meetings with school leadership team to discuss progress towards meeting academic goals set by the board of education.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA12-2007
Certification in Elementary Education P-5 - Early Childhood Education
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA08-2004
BBA - Records And Management
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05-2001
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Child Development
- Social-emotional learning
- Teaching strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Peer Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Recordkeeping skills
Affiliations
- Reading inspirational novels and devotionals
- Journaling
- Outreach activities
- Small gardening projects
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2004-2005 School Year
- Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 School Year
Certification
- Certification in Elementary Education (P-5) 2004
- Reading Endorsement 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2022
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
07.2011 - 07.2017
Teacher, Grade 2
Jefferson County Board Of Education
07.2001 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Scranton
Certification in Elementary Education P-5 - Early Childhood Education
Augusta State University
BBA - Records And Management
Georgia College And State University
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