Sonya R. Wilson-Jackson
Houston,United States
Summary
Elementary teacher with 20+ years of experience teaching grades Kinder- second grade. Lots of experience facilitating an engaging learning experience through fun yet rigorous lessons, personalized learning plans and high yield strategies. Seeking a position to continue helping children increase their knowledge and unlock their potential through successful methodologies that increase testing power and student motivation. Commits a substantial amount of the time, resources, planning, and evaluating strategies in the interest of growth. With a history of improving test scores, subject mastery, and overall academic growth. Eager to help early learners prepare for awesome outcomes. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects.. with S.T.E.A.M. studies at heart. Compassionate, creative and highly effective.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kindergarten Shadydale Elementary
08.2015 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, parents to help students reach 90% of learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Provided instructional management and assessment strategies to meet different needs of 24 kinder students.
- Utilized varieties of teaching methods to engage students/ foster learning.
- Create IEPs while tailoring learning tracks that pushed the test data to 85%.
- Attended meetings like professional development.
- Established/ maintained positive relationships with parents / guardians.
- Collaborated to develop/ implement school-wide initiatives like attendance incentives.
- Monitored /evaluated student performance and progress.
- Created and executed daily lesson plans.
- Cultivated stimulating classroom environments that foster learning.
- Coordinated field trips along with extracurricular activities.
- Provided individual / small group instruction to reinforce phonemic awareness, letter recognition, basic math skills.
Elementary Teacher
K, Teacher Wesley Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Assisted teachers in setting individualized goals to improve their practice.
- Worked one-on-one with students experiencing learning challenges to promote positive outcomes.
- Fostered student curiosity through hands-on activities, field trips, skill stations to enhance student motivation.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to help teachers stay current on best practices.
- Supported 4 teachers in addressing issues related to student behavior/ academic achievement.
- Evaluated /provided feedback on teacher performance, classroom management, lesson plans.
- Developed /implemented engaging, standards based lesson plans to meet individual learner needs.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques, high yield strategies to maximize student growth rate.
- Routinely checked for understanding and assess student progress and growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide balanced and differentiated curriculum.
- Monitored student behavior and created safe /positive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development activities related to curriculum and instruction.
- Utilized technology including multimedia along with online resources
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Kinder Teacher
Highland Heights
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to parents and administrators.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual needs 60% of 24 students.
- Established classroom rules, routines, and expectations and enforced them consistently.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for students with special situations.
- Conducted research to identify best practices for enhancing student growth.
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum, focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Utilized data driven instruction.
- Established positive learning environment engineered by Culture to reinforce positive behaviors and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes
Instructional Assistant
Wesley Elementary
08.1987 - 05.1992
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided individual and small group instruction plus supplementary materials to advance 30%. of students below level
- Developed engaging activities and educational materials to supplement instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other instructional aides to ensure student success
- Leveraged technology to enhance student learning, such as interactive whiteboards and online assessments.
- Supported office staff and other personnel
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Chilhood Education
Texas Southern University
05.2000
Master of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Texas Southern University
05.1989
Skills
- Key Skills: Technology Integration, Problem Solving Strategies, Smart Board Technologies, Classroom Management Protocols, Leadership, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Organizing and Planning Events, Smartboard Technologies Knowledge, Flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing, Collaborating, Editing, Guided Reading, Creating Classroom Culture, Creative Manipulatives for Learning, Creating Learning Chants/Songs
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2011" "Outstanding Teacher Award" "Teacher of the
- Year 2005”
- Affiliations
- Staff Development Team
- Training Future Teachers
- Mentor/Supervising Teacher
Timeline
Teacher
Kindergarten Shadydale Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Elementary Teacher
K, Teacher Wesley Elementary
08.2007 - 07.2015
Kinder Teacher
Highland Heights
08.2000 - 07.2007
Instructional Assistant
Wesley Elementary
08.1987 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Early Chilhood Education
Texas Southern University
Master of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Texas Southern University
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