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

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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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