Sonnie D. Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Facilitate Lesson Study Cycles, Professional Development workshops and ongoing instructional coaching using the STEM4Real Framework of Connect, Create, & Cultivate so that our educators walk away with vetted lessons and pedagogical strategies that prioritize equity and anti-racism, especially for our most vulnerable student populations.

* Empower individuals to transcend their perceived limitations, take effective action and achieve their desired outcomes.*Promote and suppport natural healing, plant-based diet, physical fitness and mental health awareness & well-being.

La Escuelita Elementary School

Covered instruction of 5th grade class whose regular teacher was on maternity leave

Bridges Academy at MELROSE Place• Managed Special Education (SPED) student caseload • Scheduled/Facilitated Initial, Annual & Triennial Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings• Authored/Disseminated/Secured IEP documents• Delivered targeted IEP-aligned instruction to RSP students• Assessed/Reported Progress each trimester to inform parent and classroom teacher• Supported success for all students as member of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Support (PBIS) & Coordination Of Services Team (COST) teams• Coordinated Martin Luther King, Jr Oratorical Fest competition at school site

Central Office

•Assisted state-wide efforts to shift K-12 science instruction in accordance with the Next Generation Science Standards as member of the CA NGSS Early Implementation Initiative team; designed and delivered model units of study for teachers, exemplifying the instructional shifts experientially; facilitated lesson study to increase familiarity with NGSS and develop capacity to create engaging NGSS- aligned lessons reaching student learning targets; supported the development and refinement of the California Science Test to align with NGSS and measure student achievement in item review•Strategized with Principal, Instructional Leadership Team, and Professional Learning Communities to improve science teaching and learning at school sites; provided Professional Development and classroom coaching aligned with strategic planning; supported teachers with science-literacy integration, lesson planning, set-up and use of student notebooks, managing hands-on activities, and academic discussions in science; connected schools to science-related community resources and outreach programs•Conducted Instructional Rounds to improve student outcomes in accordance with district-wide initiative; synthesized and disseminated learnings as note taker; provided follow-up support to principals and teachers•Collaboratively developed Science Instructional Reflection and Assessment (SIRA), an instructional guide that focused and deepened the NGSS-aligned teaching of the science curriculum and the Science Writing Task (SWT), a process writing assessment based on science content•Managed district warehouse of FOSS science materials; supervised high school interns during summer refurbishment; maintained inventory of 725+ list items; delivered FOSS kits to and from warehouse and rotated them among school sites•Coordinated district science events including Science Fair, Dinner with a Scientist, monthly Lead Science Teacher meetings, district-wide Professional development and summer learning

Webster Academy / East Oakland Pride• Provided sheltered English instruction in a self-contained classroom using project-based learning and art integration to deliver standards-aligned instruction driven by data that improved student outcomes as measured by district benchmarks and state assessment; employed a variety of differentiation and Response to Intervention strategies to support students with diverse needs (EL, RsP, SPED, GATE, AED)• Guided instructional practices and monitored student achievement; implemented reading intervention programs; adopted writing curriculum; coordinated test prep effort as Instructional Leadership Team member• Coordinated science materials; liaison to district science department; provided teacher support and Professional Development as Lead Science Teacher• Bridged communication between school day and after school staff as Academic Liaison; supported standards-aligned enrichment activities in after-school program; provided training for after-school instructors• Facilitated solutions-oriented dialogue between faculty and administration to address concerns; consulted with union for support when needed as Faculty Council member.• Allocated funding of school budget in alignment with priorities established by ILT, parent, and community as member of School Site Council.• Coordinated site MLK Jr Oratorical Fest, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Family Math & Science Night, fundraisers and other special events; directed student performances

Accord For Youth Americorps Oakland, Ca

MetWest High School, Oakland Unified School District• Assisted founders in start-up year• Processed school registration and enrollment• Provided tutoring and homework support

Accord For Youth Americorps Oakland, Ca

ACORN Woodland Elementary, Oakland Unified School District• Organized startup after-school program: scheduling, personnel, class materials, snacks• Tutored struggling 4th grade student• Provided classroom support to kindergarten teacher

Master Of Science, Education

Curriculum Development Option

Bachelor Of Arts, Liberal Studies

Childhood Studies Option Children's Theater & Dance Minor

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Studies

Children's Theater

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Forks Over Knives Culinary Immersion Course Professional Plant-Based Certification

Music

Voice Oakland City Choir