On-Call Middle School

SONYA ARISTON

707-***-****, phone

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Teacher-Special Education, on-call

Special Beginnings, Eureka, CA September 2016 to current

On-call substitute, assigned to teach/assist in Special Education classroom(s) with autistic/special needs children.

Teacher Grades 6/7 Middle School

Zane Middle School, Eureka, CA, Randall Simms, now retired, 831-***-****) January 2020-June 2020

Taught grades 6/7 rotating classes daily, English/Language Arts/Social Studies, coordinated daily activities in a coordinated “team” effort, with all other 6,7,8th grade teachers, in order to implement academic instruction, as per mandated by State Standards, classroom management, meeting accommodations for 504/IEP compliance, enrichment activities, staff/administrative meetings, etc. Once Covid occurred, we implemented instruction on-line via Chromebooks, as per instruction from administration HCOE Superintendent.

Volunteer-At-Risk Youth

Humboldt County Probation Department – Juvenile Hall, Eureka, CA April 2017-2019

Engaging in dialogue with at-risk youth in a locked facility, presentations include Healthy Choices/Healthy Lifestyles; Juvenile Hall/Regional Facility.

Teacher/Tutor, Klamath River Early College, Crescent City, CA September 2010-2013.

Employed part-time as a Team Teacher/Tutor, assisting the math, reading, writing teachers to teach at-risk students basic academic skills, and CAHSEE preparation.

Teacher

St. Joseph Elementary, Crescent City, CA 2004-2006

Taught a 1st-2nd combination classroom, adhering to state standards in reading, writing, math, assessments, and special ed. Worked on WASC accreditation for school, professional development. School closed. Colleague, Kathleen Spratt, Kindergarten Teacher, can confirm my teaching at this school: ********@*******.***

Teacher On-Call 2013- 2018

Fortuna High School/Fortuna Middle/Elementary Schools, Fortuna, CA

Resource room, K-12.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING SKILLS:

Juvenile Hall Service Coordinator - Hospitals & Institutions Committee, volunteering with at-risk youth in the Juvenile Hall and Regional Facility once per week to promote and teach about Healthy Living, Healthy Choices/Lifestyles.

Learning Resource Room - work with students, grades K-8, who have cognitive and learning disabilities.

Grades 1 & 2 Combination Classroom - teach Reading, Writing and Math in a multiple-level classroom.

Teaching Autistic Preschool-aged Students - Teaching special education classrooms.

Teaching Adult Re-entry students – Adult Education Diploma, GED.

Teaching At-Risk High School Students – Basic Academic Skills for High School Diploma.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 1988-2001

Teaching Credential: Professional Clear Credential/CLAD

B.A. Education

Minors: Music, English, Native American Studies/Am. Indian Ed., History, (Supplementary Authorization).

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