Sonja Brooks' Resume
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position influencing and motivating educators and students to utilize technology to create positive learning experiences.
EDUCATION
Master in the Art of Educational Technology, August 2011
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education, April 2004
GPA: 3.75
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Elementary Group Minors Minors –
Math/Science, Integrated Creative Arts, Early Childhood
Certification Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 all subjects; K-8 all subjects (self contained classroom);
6-8 Science (DX Endorsement);
PreK-K Early Childhood Specialist (ZA Endorsement)
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education, April 2004
GPA: 3.75
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Elementary Group Minors Minors –
Math/Science, Integrated Creative Arts, Early Childhood
Certification Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 all subjects; K-8 all subjects (self contained classroom);
6-8 Science (DX Endorsement);
PreK-K Early Childhood Specialist (ZA Endorsement)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
State Road Elementary
Fenton Area Public Schools General Education Classroom First Grade Teacher, July 2012-Present |
-Teaching first grade in a traditional calendar classroom.
-Perform all duties of a general education classroom teacher. -Building Technology Point of Contact -Utilize Google Classroom to organize and guide students in technology use. -Participate in Committees -Tech to Teach Participant -Donors Choose Project Writing -Grant writing for the classroom -Mystery Science Brain breaks and usage of Go Noodle |
Kurtz Elementary
Huron Valley Schools General Education Classroom Second and First Grade Teacher, August 2006-June 2012 |
-Team taught 1st Grade in a traditional calendar classroom.
-Taught 2 years of 2nd grade and 2 years of 1st grade year round. -Yearbook development three years. -Utilize Readers and Writer’s Workshop -Daily 5, CAFE, and Katie Wood Ray -Coordinate Destination Imagination Extracurricular -Consulted for Oral Language presentation for preschool readiness using Prezi software. |
Apollo Elementary
Huron Valley Schools General Education Classroom Kindergarten Teacher, July 2005-June 2006 (Part Time) |
-Taught 29 kindergarteners.
-Full Day, every other day -Established a positive and enjoyable work environment with the children. -Utilized Playful Literacy and the Lucy Caulkins Writer’s Workshop in my classroom. -Utilized recording studios for fluency and oral language development. -Made students and parents feel comfortable as they began their schooling career. -Worked on committees before and after school. |
Oxbow Community School
Huron Valley Schools Long Term Substitute Teacher, September 06/05-December 09/05 |
-Taught Kindergarten for regular classroom teacher out on maternity leave on the days I was not teaching my own class at Apollo.
-Transitioned students into school and back to their regular classroom teacher. -Worked on committees before and after school. |
Linden Public Schools
Linden, MI Long Term Substitute Teacher at Linden Elementary, November 01/04-December 21/04Substitute Teaching on Call, 2004/2005 School Year (Linden, Fenton, and South Lyon) |
-Long term second grade substitute for regular teacher while on maternity leave.
-Observed the classroom before filling in to be able to transition the students smoothly and continue the regular teacher’s agenda without disturbing student learning. -Participated in district extracurricular fundraiser, The Linden Faculty Follies -Taught Summer School for the Linden School District in July of 2005. |
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
King Westwood Elementary
Kalamazoo, MI Intern Teacher, January 2004-April 2004 |
-Prepared, revised, implemented, and assessed a variety of appropriate lessons for first-grade students based on their diverse needs and the curriculum objectives.
-Sustained an optimistic and successful teaching atmosphere through consistency, differentiation, flexibility, and understanding. |
-Developed, team taught, and assessed a math unit on measurement and a science unit on plants for second graders.
-Observed and emulated classroom management skills. |
The Children’s Learning Place
Kalamazoo, MI Pre Intern Teacher, May 2003-June 2003 |
-Cared for children in a toddler classroom.
-Took over as co-head teacher. -Created and executed lesson plans for the group as well as individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each child. |
Greenwood Elementary School, Woodward Elementary & Winchell Elementary School
Kalamazoo, MI Literacy Aid/Reading Assistant, February 2003-April 2003, January 2001-April 2001 & August 2002-December 2002 |
-Listened to, encouraged, and aided third grade students as they read.
-Developed and implemented writing activities while team teaching. -Assisted children in a kindergarten classroom with reading and letter recognition. -Maintained a positive and successful learning environment by providing enjoyable, educational activities. |
-Initiated an elective program for high school, where I visited, assisted, and observed in an elementary classroom each day.
- During this time I attended a first-second-third multi-grade classroom and an afternoon kindergarten classroom. -I was able to get a preview of the profession I desired. -The program is still available for high schoolers to participate in. |
MEMBERSHIP, AWARDS & EXTRA CURRICULARS
-Technology Point of Contact, State Road Elementary (2016-Current)
-Tech to Teach GISD participant (2017-2018)
-Google Conference Attendee (2017)
-Destination Imagination Coordinator and Team Manager at Kurtz Elementary (Took Teams of Elementary Students to, Regional & State Competitions, and Global Finals)
-Yearbook – Kurtz Elementary (3 Years)
-Oral Language Consultant - Kurtz Elementary Preschool Readiness Program
-Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2004
-Campus Activities Board (CAB) – General Assembly 2001-2003, At the Show Concert Coordinator, 2003-2004
-Student Alumni Association (SAA)- SAA representative to CAB, 2002-2003
-Bronco Ambassador 2002
-College of Education Scholarship Recipient
-Deans List, Fall 2000-Fall 2003
-Linden Faculty Follies 2004
-Homework Club 2006
-Tech to Teach GISD participant (2017-2018)
-Google Conference Attendee (2017)
-Destination Imagination Coordinator and Team Manager at Kurtz Elementary (Took Teams of Elementary Students to, Regional & State Competitions, and Global Finals)
-Yearbook – Kurtz Elementary (3 Years)
-Oral Language Consultant - Kurtz Elementary Preschool Readiness Program
-Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2004
-Campus Activities Board (CAB) – General Assembly 2001-2003, At the Show Concert Coordinator, 2003-2004
-Student Alumni Association (SAA)- SAA representative to CAB, 2002-2003
-Bronco Ambassador 2002
-College of Education Scholarship Recipient
-Deans List, Fall 2000-Fall 2003
-Linden Faculty Follies 2004
-Homework Club 2006
COMPUTER SKILLS / TECH WITH STUDENTS
Google Drive, Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Breakout EDU, You Tube, Wevideo, Code.org, Epic Books, Canva, Mystery Science, Go Noodle, View Sonic, Microsoft Office, Illuminate, SmartBoard, Moodle, Prezi, Web Page Design, Audacity, mp3, MovieMaker
Updates will be continually added based on the rapid changing nature of technology and its use in the classroom.
Updates will be continually added based on the rapid changing nature of technology and its use in the classroom.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR TRAINING
Math Recovery, Tech to Teach, Playful Literacy, Reading First Program, Differentiated Instruction Seminar, MLPP Classes, MEA Conference 2005, Reader's Workshop Training, 12 Credits of MAT classes at Marygrove, 3 credit course in Reading Assessment from U of M Flint, MAET Courses at MSU, Mi Google Conference
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Technology, The Positivity Project, music, drama, outdoor activities, dance, design, problem solving programs, planning, organizing.
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