Sophia Lagos
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 23 years of experience. Passionate about educating children and special ed students using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools/ Stoney Point Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
second grade TEACHER (Spanish immersion)
e.e miller elementary school
01.2017 - 07.2022
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- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Fourth Grade teacher
Summer Hill School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Fifth Grade Teacher (substitute)
International school
01.2014 - 01.2015
Preschool teacher (Kindergarten)
Discovery School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Resource Room (SPED-4 months)
American School of Tegucigalpa
01.2009 - 05.2009
Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)
Summer Hill School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Elementary Teacher (3rd Grade)
Intercontinental School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Preschool teacher K
Kids land
01.2001 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pedagogical National University
Honduras08-2006
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Relationship building
- Elementary education
- Cultural awareness
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Bilingual Education Certificate -
- Special Education Certification -specialty Department of Education of Honduras
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools/ Stoney Point Elementary
08.2022 - Current
second grade TEACHER (Spanish immersion)
e.e miller elementary school
01.2017 - 07.2022
Fourth Grade teacher
Summer Hill School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Fifth Grade Teacher (substitute)
International school
01.2014 - 01.2015
Preschool teacher (Kindergarten)
Discovery School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Resource Room (SPED-4 months)
American School of Tegucigalpa
01.2009 - 05.2009
Elementary Teacher (2nd Grade)
Summer Hill School
01.2004 - 01.2009
Elementary Teacher (3rd Grade)
Intercontinental School
01.2003 - 01.2004
Preschool teacher K
Kids land
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Bilingual Education Certificate -
- Special Education Certification -specialty Department of Education of Honduras
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pedagogical National University
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