Sonya Davis Email & Phone Number

United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Alliance Leadership Middle Academy

• Maintain and develop knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices.• Provide professional development, consultation and resources to special education teachers regarding placement, curriculum, and procedures.• Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development.• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings in a collaborative and professional manner.• Support general education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate… Show more • Maintain and develop knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices.• Provide professional development, consultation and resources to special education teachers regarding placement, curriculum, and procedures.• Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development.• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings in a collaborative and professional manner.• Support general education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.• Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, district, and CMO regulations (e.g. EL Dorado SELPA and LAUSD).• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with special needs.• Mentor Resource Specialists (education specialists) at assigned school site.• Manage school’s IEP caseload and/or provide guidance to education specialist at site on the development of Individual Education Programs and Individual Transition Plans in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.• Manage school’s IEP caseload in district’s data management program (i.e. Welligent).• Ensure IEP timeline compliance of caseload.• Complete monthly Alliance internal reporting documents for assigned site (e.g. 300 report).• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure students receive all individually prearranged IEPs services (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, etc.).• Develop positive relationships with parents and families in order to engage them in the IEP process and keep them updated of student progress.• Manage and/or assist with the development of 504 plans at assigned site.• Analyze Alliance achievement data to identify Special Education Programs and service needs.• Update special education students’ information in data systems.• Track and monitor grades, and other achievement data for students in the Special Education Program. Show less

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School

• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional… Show more • Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities. Show less

Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School

• Assist teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organize teaching materials, provide instructional support in media centers, provide reinforcement during activities, etc. • Oversee independent/guided practices and follow up drills and prescribed activities to ascertain the application of concepts and skills as headed by the teachers.• Prepare the class before the commencement of lectures – pattern, and implement standardized social and classroom… Show more • Assist teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organize teaching materials, provide instructional support in media centers, provide reinforcement during activities, etc. • Oversee independent/guided practices and follow up drills and prescribed activities to ascertain the application of concepts and skills as headed by the teachers.• Prepare the class before the commencement of lectures – pattern, and implement standardized social and classroom conduct; prepare presentations and projects; exhibiting visual displays and demonstrations; document and retrieve system data.• Perform clerical tasks such as maintain student attendance records, file student information, make appointments, draft parent letters, etc. • Assist teachers in IEP meetings and counseling parents on the requirements and development of their children. Show less

Pasadena, Ca

Substitute teacher for charter schools

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Responsibilities included administrative, billing, personnel issues, policies and procedures, payroll and quarterly tax preparation and submission.• Implemented curriculum plans.• Maintained ongoing communication with parents regarding children’s activities, behavior, and development, and respond to all parents concerns as they arise.• Maintained records and reports on each child.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Built relationships with purchasing managers, K-12 principals, controllers, department heads, print shops.• Hosted seminars for K-12 and government agencies to educate them on Xerox solutions• Quarterly visits to customer base to ensure customer satisfaction and generate business.• Performed product demonstrations, prepare cost analysis and proposals.• Created annual business plan to outline how to achieve goals.

Master Degree, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Journalism