Dedicated K-12 Teacher and Educational Leader

SONJI C. MORTON

**** ******** **** *****: 757-***-****

Virginia Beach, VA 23852 *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic Teacher with a solid history of achievement in education. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise includes:

l. Creative lesson planning, classroom management and Teamwork. Skills

I have worked in the educational field

Instructing for over 24 years and I feel I have a lot to offer any school district. I am most proud that I consider myself as a very creative, energetic, innovative teacher with the ability to touch many student lives. I also have the following strengths in the following categories listed below.

Education and Training English Language

Active Listening Reading Comprehension

Social Perceptiveness Critical Thinking

MonitoringTime Management Mentorship

Active Learning Learning Strategies

Writing History and Archeology

AI Teacher Training

Experience

Ruffner Compass Academy June 2000-2010

Norfolk Public School District Rehire-August 2019

4th and 5th Grade Teacher (6th Grade English and Social Studies Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Plan and conduct activities for a SOL based program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine Student’s needs and weaknesses. The data will allow me to group students according to their needs.

7th Grade English Teacher Apr 2018 -Present

Portsmouth Public School District- William E. Waters Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Plan and conduct activities for a SOL based program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine Student’s needs and weaknesses. The data will allow me to group students according to their needs

Alternative Teacher English 9-12/ History 6-9 Grade Jun 2009 -Jan 2014 Suffolk Public School District Turlington Woods Alternative School Suffolk, VA Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Teach writing classes.

Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.

Act as advisers to student organizations.

Participate in campus and community events.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English Richmond, VA Virginia Union University May 1999

High School Diploma Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville High School Jun 1984

Minor in Special Education

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Virginia Union University Softball, Volleyball Teams Student Scholar Athlete

Reading Specialist Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia

I have not completed all of the classes required for my Masters

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