NATALIE M.

SONNIER
nms8400@gmail.com

Objective To obtain an early childhood, middle school teaching position, instructional
coaching or technology/leadership education position. Interested in advising
school photography class, yearbook, extracurricular activities, athletic teams, or
serving on the Positive Behavior Incentive System (PBIS) committee.

Education
March 2014- December 2014 University of Louisiana at Lafayettes Instructional Coach Certification
Program
GPA: 3.0

July 2012- December 2013 University of Louisiana at Monroe
Master of Education: Educational Technology Leadership
GPA: 4.0
Honors/Awards: A+PELs Professional Development Grant and A+PELs
Teacher Supply Grant

December 2011 University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Education
Add on Certification: Middle School Mathematics in September 2011
GPA: 3.055
Honors: Presidents List one semester, Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
(TOPS)

Teaching Experience
August 2014- present ASCENSION EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Instructional Coach and Digital Library/Educational Technology Specialist
Resource for teachers in regards to technology, curriculum, strategies, and
activities they can implement in classroom
Resource for students in regards to technology
Co-Sponsor for Cupcakes for a Cause Club
Co-Sponsor for Junior Quiz Bowl
Attended ISTE, LACUE, LPSS Tech Vegas, A+PEL Leadership Conference,
etc.

October 2013-present LOUISIANA A+ SCHOOLS NETWORK
Fellow
Attended several professional developments
Learned the 8 Essentials of Louisiana A+ Schools
Met the staff, founding fellows, and new faculty members
Learned the duties of an LAA+ faculty/fellow member
Collaborated with other LAA+ faculty and fellows
Participated and helped plan the Summer Institute 2014

August 2013-May 2014 EPIPHANY DAY SCHOOL, New Iberia, LA
Second Grade Teacher and Technology Leader
Created a positive environment for students and teachers.


Collaborated with my peers and students.
Integrated forms of arts into the curriculum.
Used technology effectively in lessons.
Valued Multiple Intelligences when planning lessons and activities.
Taught teachers and gave trainings on valuable technology components.
Re-evaluated the second grade curriculum and followed the Common Core
State Standards with some adjustments.
Created lessons that focused on experiential learning and had enriched
assessments.
Grade Level (Kindergarten-2
nd
Grade) Calendar Committee Organizer
Attended LACUE and presented two seminars to others.
Completed 3 Grants: Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
Professional Development Grant, Associated Professional Educators of
Louisiana Teacher Supply Grant, and LACUE Tech Innovation Grant
Actively volunteered and participated when needed at school or for the
Parents Club Events.
The coordinator for the St. Judes Cancer Research Math-a-thon.

August 2012-May 2013 EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF ACADIANA, Lafayette, LA
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Planned and implemented lessons and grade level skills aligned with
Louisianas Common Core Standards.
Incorporate technology into the school setting.
Maintained a safe and positive learning environment.
Differentiated lessoned according to learning differences.
Attended the LAIS (Louisiana Association of Independent Schools)
professional development seminar.
Created and organized a cross grade level, 3
rd
grade through 5
th
grade,
Enrichment Cluster- Food and Restaurant Critics.
Created a three-week unit on Patterns and Combinations.
Planned journal writing lesson plans with emphasis of Writers Workshop for
the whole school year.
Active participant in the Technology Committee.

January 2012- May 2012 PAUL BREAUX MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lafayette, LA
7th and 8
th
Mathematics Teacher and Cheerleading Sponsor
Planned activities and lessons primarily focused on skills that would be
tested on the LEAP.
Incorporated hands on and real life teaching.
Attended a seminar on the Common Core Standards.
Attended professional development seminars on Classroom Management,
Differentiated Instruction, and Real Life Teaching.
Measured students progress with the EDUSOFT.
Incorporated technology as much as possible in the lessons.

December 2011-May 2013 SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, Lafayette, LA
Teacher
Taught lessons with manipulatives and real life teaching.


Collaborated with the staff and other teachers on specific types of teaching at
the learning center.
Created a positive learning environment for all my students.
Actively taught lessons with I-Pads

August 2011- December 2011 CECIL PICARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Maurice, LA
Teacher Intern: Fifth Grade Mathematics, Kindergarten, and Third Grade
Planned and organized materials and lessons for thematic unit on inequalities
and then taught the seven day unit in fifth grade mathematics.
Differentiated the curriculum for all learners.
Organized and taught a unit in health.
Implemented the classroom and school procedures.
Measured students progress with several assessment strategies.
Assisted the regular classroom teacher and collaborated ideas everyday.
Incorporated technology in every lesson.
Used hands-on activities to enhance participation and student learning.
Provided a safe and positive environment for all students.

March 2011-January 2012 LAFAYETTE AND VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Substitute Teacher
Improved classroom behavior.
Collaborated and communicated with the classroom teacher.
Implemented the classroom procedures and disciplinary actions.
Taught the students using various types of activities for the different types of
learners.

July 2011 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE GIFTED AND
TALENTED: PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, Lafayette, LA
Teacher Aide
Developed and implemented student centered lessons.
Monitored the students growth and achievements.
Provided a healthy snack.
Learned new ways of teaching and how to make various centers from a Pre-
Kindergarten teacher that teaches at Truman Montessori School.

June 2011 BLUE RIBBON CAMP INSTRUCTOR, Grand Coteau, LA
Supervised children ages four to thirteen throughout the day.
Prepared arts and crafts lesson plans and taught them to the class.
Managed counselors and counselors in training.

January 2011- April 2011 OSSUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Lafayette, LA
Teacher Intern: Fourth Grade Mathematics
Coordinated with the classroom teacher and made several lessons to teach the
fourth grade students.
Managed an effective classroom and followed disciplinary actions.
Presented one lesson to our University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor for
evaluation.



September 2009- ERNEST GALLET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Youngsville, LA
December 2009 Teacher Intern: First and Second Grade Language Arts and Reading
Planned lesson plans and implemented them with a small group of children.
Analyzed and evaluated the progress of an individual student.
Collaborated and coordinated language arts, writing, reading,
comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling into one lesson plan.
Promoted learning by creating activities that were engaging and related to a
real life experience.
Recommended several books and activities for the students to enhance their
reading and writing skills.

August 2008-present PERSONAL TUTOR AND CHILD CARE PROVIDER, Lafayette, LA
Self Employed
Taught and instructed the correct information to the child while the student
struggled with their homework.
Adapted teaching styles and environment to meet individual learning needs.
Encouraged positive behavior and promoted healthy social relationships.

Additional Experience CHICK-FIL-A, Lafayette, LA
October 2005- September 2010 Team Trainer
Taught and trained new employees the basics of working in the restaurant
and interacting with the customers.
Motivated employees to do well throughout the day.
Worked with a team of employees to improve our lunch hour sales every
Saturday.
Elected employee of the month.

Activities ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS OF LOUISIANA,
September 2014-present Lafayette Chapter Treasurer
July 2010-July 2011 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Chapter: Historian
2013 Girl Scouts of America, Volunteer
2011 -present St. Judes Cancer Research, Volunteer
2011 American Cancer Society, Volunteer
2010 Lafayettes Natural History and Science Museum, Volunteer

Skills and Interests Proficient in Microsoft Office, MAC and PC computers, Promethean Boards,
Activ Inspire, Robotics, EDU Cache, Kidspiration, Google maps, yearbook
publishing software, and digital photography editing. Interested in coaching
athletic programs, especially tennis, cheerleading, and swimming. Safety
Environment Training Certified, and Safeguarding Gods Children Certified.