SONYA ANN MITCHELL
Falmouth,Maine
Summary
Versatile teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, ME
10.2016 - Current
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Trained and implemented Executive Function best practices with department and caseload.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept through records of progress
Substitute Coordinator and Substitute
Eduprize Schools Gilbert
Gilbert, Arizona
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Responsible to get substitute coverage for Eduprize Gilbert and Step Up Schools
- Interview, train and work with substitutes
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews
6th Grade Teacher
Eduprize Schools Gilbert
Gilbert, Arizona
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Taught reading, writing and social studies
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Successfully worked with a team teacher to create a positive community environment.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Growing Up Successfully (GUS) Teacher
Pomeroy Elementary - Mesa Public Schools
Chandler, Arizona
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Worked with students that were identified with behavior issues in a small classroom setting to help teach coping skills and improve social skills so that they could get reintroduced into the general education setting
- Developed and implemented parent university classes to help families learn more effective parenting skills and how to help their child be successful
- Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
- Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fremont Junior High - Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, Arizona
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Served as department chairperson
- Conducted IEP meetings, multidisciplinary conferences, psychological evaluations and placement review meetings
- Taught social studies, science, English and math classes to learning disabled and mentally challenged individuals.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Winslow High School, Winslow Unified Schools Distirct
Winslow, Arizona
07.2003 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
- Taught English Literature to grades 9-12.
- Received high remarks for creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
- Created transition plans for students 16 years and older.
Severely Handicapped Special Day Class Teacher
Monterey Office of Education - San Vicente Elementary
Monterey, California
01.2001 - 06.2003
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Supervised and trained 5-6 teaching assistants.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Integrated students into the general population allowing them to feel included and involved Worked with blind, autistic and severely handicapped individuals.
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Ganado Primary School - Ganado Unified School District
Ganado, AZ
07.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed IEPs designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Team taught inclusion program with general education teacher to 28 students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
Special Education Building Coordinator/ Special Education Teacher
Eagles Nest Intermediate School - Tuba City School District
Tuba City, AZ
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Administered the Woodcock Johnson and other standardized tests.
- Guided and instructed other special education teachers in the building.
- Created a language integrated program with the school Speech and Language Pathologist Lead all IEP meetings for the school.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Northern Arizona University
2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona1996
Skills
- Ability to Coordinate schedules and supports
- Trained and implemented RTI strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavior modification/ FBA proficient
- In-depth knowledge of Evidence-Based Programs
- Trained in Executive Function strategies
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Disability assessment testing
Accomplishments
- Worked students in grades K through 12, for 23 years in general education and special education.
- Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.
- Created curriculum targeting special needs learners to create an engaging educational experience.
- Implemented differentiated reading instruction that allowed 80% of students to improve over 2 grade levels.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Brunswick High School
10.2016 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Eduprize Schools Gilbert
07.2014 - 06.2016
Substitute Coordinator and Substitute
Eduprize Schools Gilbert
07.2013 - 10.2016
Growing Up Successfully (GUS) Teacher
Pomeroy Elementary - Mesa Public Schools
07.2006 - 07.2009
Special Education Resource Teacher
Fremont Junior High - Mesa Public Schools
05.2004 - 05.2006
Special Education Resource Teacher
Winslow High School, Winslow Unified Schools Distirct
07.2003 - 05.2004
Severely Handicapped Special Day Class Teacher
Monterey Office of Education - San Vicente Elementary
01.2001 - 06.2003
Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
Ganado Primary School - Ganado Unified School District
07.1999 - 12.2001
Special Education Building Coordinator/ Special Education Teacher
Eagles Nest Intermediate School - Tuba City School District
07.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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