Curriculum Coordinator
Resume:
Professional Resume
Sonja H. Dill
**** ****** ****, **********, ******* 36111
acyiv6@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
*13 years teaching experience including 3 years Federal service.
*2 years as Middle School Principal/ 6 months as High School Assistant
Principal
*4 1/2 years as Instructional/School Improvement Specialist/1 year
Curriculum Coordinator
*Goal-oriented and outgoing with positive attitude
*Self-motivated with high expectations of myself, teachers, students
and parents.
*Work well with students, parents, colleagues, and community
members/leaders.
Career Objective
My career goal is to continue to further my education and stay abreast
of the latest research, pedagogical strategies, and issues affecting
education. I am seeking a position that will positively enhance my
personal and professional growth and development as an educator and
administrator; that will allow me to be a positive change agent in
educational reform; and that will allow me to use my knowledge and skills
to effectively promote the growth and development of students, teachers,
parents, and my community.
Education
*Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
May 1992
B.S., Elementary Education
*Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia
August 1998
Masters, Middle Grades Education
*Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama
July 2004
Administrative Certification
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
May 2007
*Completed Superintendent's Academy (University of Alabama)
September 2008
*Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Doctorate of Education with Emphasis in Curriculum and
Instruction March 2011-
Professional Experience
Randolph County Schools
December 2014-May 2015
Duties and responsibilities included:
*monitoring teacher instruction
*develop, evaluate, and implement curriculum (6-12)
*new teacher training and supervision
*teacher and administrator evaluation
*teacher recruitment
*presentation of professional development for teachers and administrators
*supervised Counselors and Media Specialist
*testing coordinator
*investigated student, teacher, administrator, and parent
concerns/complaints
*worked with SDE representatives to improve student achievement in Focus
and Priority
Schools
*school board and parent meetings presentations of district data, programs
*Employment Committee-evaluated prospective hires applications
*presentations for students of graduation requirements, Career Tech
options, district policy, and college and career options
*monitored KUDER
*collaborated with Federal Programs, Special Services, and Technology
coordinators to evaluate
and procure appropriate curricula materials
Conecuh County Schools (High School Assistant Principal)
January 2012-June 2012
Duties and responsibilities include:
*monitoring instruction
*checking student progress reports, report cards, and transcripts for
accuracy
*analyzing data (discipline, attendance, AHSGE, PD, class failure, etc.)
for
school improvement
*providing feedback to teachers and lead administrator on instructional
practices using the EducateAlabama Continuum
*providing professional development for teachers on topics such as
Student development, Professional Learning Communities,
Strategic Teaching
*participating in IEP meetings and gave input for IEP development
*formed a Focus Group for students to collaborate with administration
to openly express their ideas, concerns, and to ask questions
*worked with parents, students, teachers, and community members
to improve school processes, procedures, and policies
*monitored hallways, cafeteria, and teacher duty stations
*participated in professional development to improve my knowledge of
teaching and learning,
data analysis, and Common Core Standards
Conecuh County Schools (Middle School Instructional Specialist)
July 2010-Dec 2011 Duties and responsibilities include:
*analyzing tests data to determine appropriate instruction
*integrating technology to improve student achievement
*monitoring effectiveness of instruction
*Planning, coordinating, and delivering quality professional development
for teachers and administrators.
*ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal regulations,
policies, and procedures
*developing and ensuring implementation of pacing guides
*monitored implementation of Response to Instruction (RtI)
*worked to develop relationships with stakeholders (parents, students,
community leaders,
teachers, and administrators
Butler County Schools (School Improvement Specialist)
July 2007-July 2010
Duties and responsibilities include:
*coordinate system-wide data collection for accountability and instruction
*maintain thorough understanding of AYP and state accountability plan
*provide on-going coaching and support to classroom teachers in all schools
*participate in all local and SDE training sessions regarding effective
practices for schools in
*provide leadership in curriculum planning, alignment, and implementation
of
curriculum at all grade levels
*Assist schools/LEA in formulating and implementing continuous improvement
plans
*provides resource materials to administrators and teachers that support
high-
quality curriculum pacing and alignment
*conduct high-quality, sustained professional development
*assist in assessing the educational needs at both the school level and the
LEA
level
*attend local, state, and national conferences, technical assistance
meetings,
professional development workshops, and in-services on school improvement
and best practices and disseminate best practices information to
faculties
*communicate with parents, students, teachers, schools and LEA
administrators
regarding student and programmatic progress and needs
*assist the schools and the LEA in analyzing results of state assessments
*visits school improvement schools on a regular basis
*coordinates the review, adoption, and purchase of textbooks for the LEA
*provides oversight for student services (SES; School Choice, Alternative
School)
*monitor student progress on web-based intervention program
*referred students to Second Chance Program and monitored their progress
toward
credits completion or GED completion
Montgomery County Public Schools
August 2006-June 2007
(Technology Teacher)
*Instructed students on basic technology skills (K-6)
*Monitored student academic and behavioral progress
*Informed parents of student progress
*Technology Plan development and implementation
*New Century after school tutoring program director
Lowndes County Public Schools (Principal)
June 2004-July 2006
*School met AYP (both years)
*School received SACS Accreditation for 1st time
*School cleared State Comprehensive Monitoring
*Director of 21st Century Afterschool Program
*collaboratively developed school's Continuous Improvement Plan
*coordinated local, state, and federal funds to develop program budgets for
school improvement
*monitored teachers' instructional practices
*evaluated teachers' performance
*planned, implemented, and evaluated professional development sessions
*Director of 21st Century after school program
*managed facilities' improvements
*collaborated with Rural Trust Initiative and local universities to improve
instructional practices
and student achievement
*participated in the Making Middle Grades work initiative
*collaborated with parents on budgets, school processes and procedures, and
student progress
*collaborated with local business and community leaders to garner funds for
school
improvement
Workshop Presenter
June 2004
*Professional Development Center-Montgomery, Alabama
"Group Solutions: Cooperative Logic Activities K-4"
Auburn University at Montgomery
June 2003-January 2004
Upward Bound Reading Instructor
Montgomery County Public Schools (Teacher)
August 1998-June 2004
Brewbaker Intermediate School (1998-2001)
*Sixth grade Basic Social teacher
*PTA Vice President
*Law Awareness Committee Member
*SACS Planning Committee Chairperson
*Extended Day Science Lab Instructor
*Instituted grade level after school tutoring program
Seth Johnson Elementary School (2001-2004)
*monitored grade level after school tutoring program
*Law Awareness Committee member
*Grade Level Chairperson
*SACS Planning Committee member
Fort Stewart Schools (Teacher)
August 1995-1998
*Sixth Grade Language Arts and Basic Social
*PTA Vice President
*Technology and Science Committee member
*Student Council Sponsor
*Grade Level Chairperson
*Multicultural Activities Coordinator
Liberty County Schools (Teacher)
August 1994-1995
*Seventh Grade Math and Language Arts
*Delivered instruction in math and Language Arts
*Monitored student progress (academic and behavior)
*Multicultural Activities Coordinator
Chilton County Public Schools (Teacher)
August 1992- August 1994
*Sixth grade Basic Social teacher
*Developed comprehensive elementary health education program
United States Army Reserves
April 1986-1994
*Accounting/Finance Specialist
*Conducted internal reviews/audits of units to ensure they followed
policies and procedures set forth by the United States Army
References:
Jennifer Burt Greenville, Alabama
Shanthia Washington State of Alabama (334)
242-8038
Willie Thornton Butler County Schools (334)
221-3931
Dr. Daniel Boyd Lowndes County Schools (334) 548-
2131
Geneva Lyons Conecuh County Schools (251) 578-
2866
John Ward Conecuh County Schools (251)
248-2960
Tommy Dukes Conecuh County Schools (251) 578-
1126
Cedric Williams Thomasville Boys & Girls Club 334-***-****
Training
Clas Leadership Conference
June 2011
CLAS Law Conference
November 2009/June 2011
Superintendent's Academy (Completed)
September 2008
Mega Conference
Summer 2008
ASCD Conference
March 2007
SDE Essential Elements School Reviews
2007-2008
Middle School Nuts and Bolts Symposium June
2005/June 2010
Principal's Institute
2004
Organization Membership
CLAS
ASCD
AEA
NEA
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