Sophia Mena
Youngwood
Summary
Dedicated Student Teacher with proven expertise in classroom management and student engagement, honed at Hempfield Area School District. Excelled in creating immersive lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. While also teaching at New Castle where the demographic and majority of student is vastly different. Demonstrated ability in differentiated instruction, significantly enhancing student participation and academic growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Hempfield Area School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of teaching materials and methods, leading to more effective lesson delivery.
Student Teacher
New Castle Area School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
- Integrated current events into curriculum, making learning more relevant and engaging for students.
- Boosted student participation with introduction of group projects and peer review sessions.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in more orderly and conducive learning environment.
Teacher's Assistant
Preschool Child Care Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education of English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Slippery Rock Area High School
Slippery Rock, PA06-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Student Teacher
Hempfield Area School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
New Castle Area School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Preschool Child Care Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education of English
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Slippery Rock Area High School
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