Sonia Migdal

ms.smigdal@gmail.com
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
M.A.Ed., 2017
Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship
INSTITUTE OF JAIN STUDIES
Study Abroad program in India, Summer 2014
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. Religious Studies, 2014
Certificate in Asian Studies, 2014
4.0 GPA-summa cum laude
Steve and Margaret Forster Memorial Scholarship in Religious Studies
Bidstrup Foundation First Generation Scholarship
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER, 9TH GRADE HONORS WORLD HISTORY CLASSROOM|
HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL| CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT| 20162017
Utilized classroom management and effective teaching techniques to promote a supportive
learning environment.
Taught three classes with a total of 92 students.
Created and implemented lesson plans and designed assessments for Honors World History.
CUSTOM CHILDRENS CLOTHING DESIGNER/MANUFACTURER | KISSING
BLAKE DESIGNS | 2014-2016
Manufacturer of custom clothing for children.
Consulted on product development and drafted patterns using logic and reason to identify
alternative solutions for children with disabilities.
Researched and developed marketing strategies that were relevant in a global market.
Leveraged social media skills to enhance and identify potential customers as well as new
design possibilities.

TEACHER | HOMESCHOOL | 2003-2010

Researched and chose appropriate curriculum for students of different abilities and grade levels.
Taught lessons, continually assessed students mastery of material, and followed through to
help students reach their yearly academic benchmarks.
Identified sources of students academic struggles and implemented modifications that assisted
students to reach their full potential.
SENIOR TRAINING COORDINATOR | MOTOROLA COMPUTER GROUP, TEMPE,
AZ | 1996 - 2003
Coordinated and implemented all activities related to a weekly solder class, including correct
room set-up, maintaining records, and ordering materials.
Created training manuals, instructional materials, and process manuals for 26 different
production processes.
Acted as a liaison between managers, instructors, and employees to resolve employees
disputes and conflicts as well as determine and plan training needs for more than 150
employees.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
PTO PRESIDENT | SEQUOIA STAR ACADEMY, MESA, AZ | 2011 2012
Presided over monthly meetings
Supported schools extracurricular activities through the oversight of 8 to 10 fundraising events
per year.
Organized working teams of parent volunteers and teachers
Functioned as liaison between the school, parent, teacher, and student communities.
PTO VICE- PRESIDENT | SEQUOIA STAR ACADEMY, MESA, AZ | 2010 2011
Negotiated with teachers regarding proposals to utilize school funds.
Mediation skills were utilized to balance teacher needs with available funds.
Presented budget reports to the PTO and school principal.
Led student enrichment programs that included assemblies, student activities, and special
events for teachers.
CATECHISTS ASSISTANT | CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, GILBERT,
AZ | 2004-2006
Provided classroom support
Planned lessons collaboratively with co-catechists.
Taught and lead group discussions as well as group activities.
Followed protocol to provide and maintain a safe environment for children.