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Sunnie Coleman

Belzoni

Summary

Dynamic educator with a passion for fostering growth and learning at Ida Greene Elementary. Skilled in developing individualized learning plans and promoting social-emotional learning, I effectively enhanced students' mathematical abilities through innovative, hands-on strategies. Committed to parent-teacher collaboration, I built strong relationships to support student success and engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Ida Greene Elementary
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
  • Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
  • Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
  • Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
  • Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Delta Health Alliance
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress, needs, and achievements.

Teacher Academy Course

Humphreys County High School
08.2017 - 05.2018

In this course, I was educated about child development, classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching strategies. I also got hands on experience through observations or assisting in real classrooms. I started this course as a junior in high school, and this is where I developed my love for teaching.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
05-2024

Skills

  • Individualized learning plans
  • Growth mindset
  • Special needs support
  • Mathematics teaching
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Instructional technology
  • Project-based learning
  • Assessment strategies
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Ida Greene Elementary
08.2024 - Current

Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Delta Health Alliance
04.2022 - 08.2023

Teacher Academy Course

Humphreys County High School
08.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Education

Jackson State University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Mississippi Valley State University
Sunnie Coleman