Sonia Nelora Thorman
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Organized and reliable team member and mental health advocate, especially for children. Creative and caring individual with a background in art and music looking for different opportunities to explore teaching yoga and mindful techniques to my students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Staff
The ARC Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties
01.2013 - Current
- Attend annual trainings to stay up-to-date on procedures and services.
- Working with individuals with severe disabilities community to encourage social interaction among peers.
- Encouraging independent living for individuals by promoting skills needed to live fulfilling lives despite barriers.
Support Teacher
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Created calm and safe learning environments for students.
- Assessed students' social, emotional, and academic strengths and weaknesses to plan activities and lessons accordingly.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster student independence and engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Intermediate Unit 20
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Created calm and safe learning environments for students.
- Followed lesson plans and activities left by classroom teachers to continue and reinforce concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student achievements and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 Certification
East Strodsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2012
Associate of Arts - Theatre And The Arts
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA12.2008
Skills
- Patient
- Creative
- Organized
- Innovative
- Compassionate
- Artistic & Musical
Professional References
Maggie Murphy Director and Board Member (978) 387-9507
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Lehigh Valley Chapter
Nicole Posipanko Special Education Teacher (484) 538-4906
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter Elementary School
Jill Hellwig Speech Therapist and Pathologist (732) 232-7545
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter Elementary School
Timeline
Support Teacher
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Support Staff
The ARC Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties
01.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Intermediate Unit 20
01.2013 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6 Certification
East Strodsburg University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Theatre And The Arts
Northampton Community College
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