Sophia Anderson
Inverness
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with extensive experience in elementary and middle school, seeking to transition to high school. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to diverse learning needs and promoting effective classroom engagement. Focused on fostering student growth and academic achievement through supportive learning environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Inverness
08.2021 - Current
- Supported lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans and organizing classroom activities.
- Supervised and actively engaged with children during activities to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement and success.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to create a collaborative school community.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained a clean, safe learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
Substitute Teacher
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Inverness
04.2021 - Current
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented school policies and procedures, resulting in improved student safety and well-being.
Teacher
Maywood School District 89
Maywood
08.2000 - 06.2011
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons across core content areas to foster student interest and understanding
- Create a supportive, inclusive, and structured classroom environment
- Track student progress, communicate regularly with students, parents and guardians to provide individualized feedback
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to refine curriculum delivery, enhancing alignment and coherence in instruction
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary educational projects.
- Utilized technology to enhance instructional delivery, increasing student engagement and participation
Academic and Behavior Interventionist
Rock Island School District 41
Rock Island
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Collaborated with intervention team to create and execute effective intervention plans
- Supported students in overcoming academic, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges
- Partnered with teachers and families to enhance student success and engagement
- Collect data to monitor progress
Education
ESL Endorsement -
Dominican University
River Forest, IL01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL01.1999
Skills
- One-on-one teaching
- IEP development
- Intervention strategies
- ELL support
- Curriculum assessment
- DIBELS assessment knowledge
- Standards alignment
- Tech integration
- Educational presentation
- Instructional data analysis
- Inquiry-based learning
- 21st century practices
- Resource development
- Student services management
- Leadership skills
- SEL initiatives
- International Baccalaureate (IB) teaching
Licenses And Endorsements
Illinois, 195741, 1841652, Elementary Education K-9, Self-Contained General Education K-9, Middle School Social Science, Middle School Language Arts, English as a Second Language K-9
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Greek
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Family Catholic Academy
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Holy Family Catholic Academy
04.2021 - Current
Teacher
Maywood School District 89
08.2000 - 06.2011
Academic and Behavior Interventionist
Rock Island School District 41
08.1999 - 06.2000
ESL Endorsement -
Dominican University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Illinois University