Sophia Santiago

• High Student Expectations: Leveraging formative and summative assessments to tailor differentiated instruction, leading to remarkable Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and academic outcomes
• Effective Growth in Teaching: Innovatively customizing curriculum using intervention strategies, including the Zones of Regulation framework, AVMR, and Literacy intervention
• Recognizing & Addressing Individual Student Needs: Playing a pivotal role in strengthening the MTSS team, facilitating strong staff and parent collaboration to provide effective student support. Fostering emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and student academic growth
• Clear Focus on Subject Matter & Curriculum: Utilizing Trauma-Informed and Restorative Circle Practices, contributing to students' emotional well-being and overall development, creating a safe and trusting learning environment
• Fostering a Positive Learning Environment: Nurturing inclusivity and diversity, fostering a strong sense of community. Creating an atmosphere of acceptance and belonging, encouraging open discussions and mutual respect
• Strong staff and Parent Collaboration: Remarkable Growth in Collaborative practices leading to effective student support
• Summary: High expectations, effective teaching, meeting individual student needs, curriculum focus, a positive environment, and inclusive practices has consistently led to demonstrable achievements in fostering student growth and well-being.

• Spearheaded Transformative Behavioral Change: Providing expert consultation to preschools, conducting comprehensive assessments, and making insightful referrals for addressing diverse behavioral needs
• Collaborative Practices for Improved Learning: Collaborating with parents, teachers, and center directors forges powerful partnerships that results in cohesive support networks. This collaborative effort significantly improves children's behavioral and academic outcomes
• Implemented Proactive Behavior Modification Strategies: Directly leading to observable behavior improvements among preschool-aged children and fostering a conducive learning environment
• Employing Keen Observation and Data Analysis: Using data and observations to tailor interventions, enabling precise and effective behavioral support. This data-driven approach consistently contributes growth and development
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Translating complex behavioral concepts into actionable plans for parents, teachers, and center directors. This facilitates a shared understanding and increased success in behavior management
• Consistently Achieving Impactful Progress: Creating positive changes in the lives of the children.

• Delivered Excellence in Montessori Education: Successfully facilitating Kindergarten and Pre-K classes using Montessori principles. Nurturing academic and emotional growth among students, ensuring holistic development
• Fostered Academic Excellence: Cultivating strong literacy foundations by employing targeted teaching strategies. Enriching students' understanding of Science and Math through engaging, hands-on learning experiences
• Fostering Student Well-Being: Using SEL activities to promote student well-being and establish a sense of belonging and unity through interactive community circles
• Adapted to Individual Learning Needs: Tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and pace. Monitoring student progress closely, adjusting strategies to ensure every student's success
• Collaborative Teamwork: Working collaboratively with fellow educators to share insights, strategies, and best practices. Contributing actively to team meetings, enhancing overall teaching quality
• Effective Classroom Management: Employing proven classroom management techniques to maintain a productive learning atmosphere. Ensuring students' engagement and focus through well-structured lessons
• Engaged Parent Communication: Establishing strong communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on students' progress and classroom activities. Fostering a strong home-school connection to support students' holistic growth.

Effective ABA Therapy: Achieving significant advancements and outcomes in the field.

Demonstrating Mastery in Target Goals: exceeding goals for both social and academic targets.

Collaborated with a Multidisciplinary Team: Working closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), medical professionals, schools, and parents. This collaborative effort enhances the comprehensive support system and consistently yields notable improvements in children's behavior and development.

Meticulous Data Collection: Data analysis to drive precision in interventions. This data-driven approach tailors instruction to meet individual’s unique needs, resulting in skill acquisition.

Exceptional communication skills: Effectively translating complex ABA concepts into actionable plans for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. This transparent and collaborative approach facilitates better understanding and improved outcomes.

· Continuous Professional Development: Continuously refining my skills and providing the highest level of care.

Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

• Innovative Curriculum Development: Creating a specialized Math curriculum which remains an integral part of the curriculum today
• Differentiated Instructional Excellence: Demonstrating exceptional achievement in differentiating instruction to accommodate a wide range of learning abilities and styles leading to effective student support and academic growth
• Effective Workshop Model Implementation: Utilizing the Workshop Model and mini-lessons to create an interactive, inclusive and student-centered learning environment
• Empowered Students: Using open-ended and critical thinking based discussion students take ownership of their learning and actively participate in the educational process while recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
• Collaborative Approach: Fostering a collaborative relationship with parents, keeping them informed about students' progress and achievements. Working closely with fellow staff members to share insights, strategies, and resources for enhanced teaching effectiveness
• Administrative Leadership: Demonstrating administrative skills by overseeing curriculum development and implementation while leading paraprofessionals and other staff. Facilitating cohesive grade-level planning and alignment, contributing to a consistent educational experience.

• Transformative Learning: Achieving remarkable progress and growth through high expectations
• Trauma-Informed Practices: Fostering a secure and safe learning environment yielding significant emotional growth and a positive learning environment
• Dynamic Small Group Instruction: Implementing small group intervention propelling student advancement and elevating overall academic achievement by recognizing individual
• Collaboration: Working closely with parents and trauma specialists, fostering a comprehensive support network that contributed to measurable improvements in student well-being
• Elevating Foundational Literacy: Igniting strong academic foundations that translate into increased reading proficiency and comprehension skills
• High Expectations: Demonstrating growth by implementing a clear focus on subject matter & curriculum
• Masterfully Differentiating Instruction: Catering to diverse academic and emotional needs, resulting in notable growth across all student profiles
• Data Driven: This dynamic approach demonstrates a track record of driving progress by using summative and formative assessments and fostering achievement, and nurturing growth for effective teaching.

• Innovative Curriculum Design: Crafting engaging and comprehensive lesson plans that not only aligned with curriculum standards but also ignited curiosity and enthusiasm for learning among my 6th-grade students
• Student-Centered Engagement: Creating a dynamic classroom atmosphere that encouraged active participation, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. This approach empowers students to take ownership of their education and contributes to their overall growth
• Effective Classroom Management: Employing proven classroom management strategies to maintain a positive and focused learning environment. This allows students to fully engage with the curriculum and maximize their learning outcomes
• Self-Reflection, Mentoring and Support: Going beyond classroom instruction to provide mentoring and emotional support to students, fostering not only their academic growth but also their personal development. Continuing personal professional development and mentoring to improve teaching practices
• Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject matter and facilitating engaging discussions that expanded student’s critical thinking and knowledge base
• Unwavering Commitment to Student Success: Innovative teaching techniques, and a genuine passion for fostering growth and achievement in each student.
• Effective Teaching through Differentiation: Tailoring teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that each student thrives academically and personally
• Data-Driven Progress: Utilizing ongoing assessments to monitor student performance and identify areas of improvement. This data-driven approach allows real-time adjustments to instruction, resulting in visible progress