High School Project Management
Resume:
Sonja Mullink
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Curriculum Development Teaching and Training Differentiated Learning
Project Management
Program Development and Implementation Client/Student Relations Student
Advocacy
- Qualifications Summary -
Creative and highly-motivated education and communication professional with
over six years of experience and an exceptionally strong track record of
success improving student communication and writing. Empowering and hands-
on instructor adept at modifying instruction and presentations to capture
student interest and meet diverse student needs. Detail-oriented self-
starter with excellent presentation and public speaking abilities.
Approachable, natural leader with expertise in assisting clients to apply
classroom instruction to real-time, vocational situations.
. Computer savvy; proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, &
PowerPoint; able to teach software packages
. Thrives in fast-paced, high-stress environments and makes quick
independent decisions and judgments
. Friendly team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal
skills
- Professional Experience -
Teacher (7th Grade), Rochester Junior High School, Rochester, IL 2007 -
2010
Designed innovative curriculum, developed daily lesson plans, and taught
English and reading classes to 7th graders. Served in a leadership role as
the sponsor for the yearbook staff. Coached, motivated, and mentored
struggling students. Coordinated logistics and organized fundraising events
for the Technology Fund. Assessed individual student needs and modified
lesson plans and curriculum to meet those diverse needs.
. Developed an inventive grammar program that captured student interest and
boosted student retention
. Partnered in revitalizing the existing district-wide curriculum
guidelines utilized by the English Department
. Designed and implemented a new writing curriculum for students
Teacher (6th-8th Grade), Carrollton Grade School, Carrollton, IL 2005 -
2007
Created a new curriculum and taught English and reading classes to junior
high students. Created a curriculum map and developed a creative writing
sequence for the 7th grade curriculum. Established MLA-style research
projects and guided 8th grade students in understanding the documentation
format and in completing research projects.
. Analyzed overall school and student needs and developed and integrated a
team teaching philosophy to provide students with a comprehensive
educational experience
. Developed and led students in a new study curriculum for ISAT tests that
significantly increased student efforts and, consequently, significantly
increased student reading and writing test scores
Teacher (7th-12th Grade), Franklin High School, Franklin, IL 2003 - 2004
Developed a new, year-long curriculum for three classes and taught a
variety of classes to 7th - 12th grade students. Managed fast-paced
classrooms and modified instruction to meet diverse student needs and
learning styles.
. Designed original instruction aids and individualized training/study
programs and led 8th grade students to a 6% increase in writing scores
over the previous year
Also currently own and operate a private photographic art company.
- Education -
Master of Arts in Teaching - Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
(9/2012 expected graduation)
Major in Educational Technology / Communication Arts
Bachelor of Arts - University of Illinois at Springfield
Major in English and minor in Secondary Education (6-12 certificate)
Endorsements in High School English and Middle School Language Arts and
Social Science
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