Anna-Sofie Hickson
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic versatile English Teacher dedicated to creating an enjoyable, inviting, challenging and dynamic learning
atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn and appreciate the
English Language and Literature. Professional experience in a variety of settings, from private tutoring for adult
professionals to elementary through University level school classroom instruction. Skilled in motivating and
mentoring students of all ages and learning levels, not only in the classroom, but in sports and community
interaction. Professional and practical experience living in the Middle East-Asia, Europe and the United States and a
desire to develop and foster interactive learning within a group environment, not only within the bounds of the
school, but also in the realm of their daily lives outside in the world.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
Valley Health System
Winchester, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Operate emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
- Demonstrate strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development
- Administer tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Execute well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
- Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
- Monitor and document patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
- Communicate with patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Assess situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter Intern
Warren County Fire & Rescue
Freont Royal , VA
09.2018 - Current
CrossFit Coach/Manager/Personal Trainer
EliteFit
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Cultivate positive relationships with participants by interacting with them before and during training sessions
- Explain all class objectives, movements and rules for safety
- Demonstrate all movements, modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury
- Assess individual progress and suggest appropriate changes
- Conduct introductory sessions teaching fundamental movements of CrossFit, prior to client entering the group sessions
- Develop safe, effective and varied programming for all members
- Serve as a point of reference for fitness expertise within the gym
- Create personal training programs that address specific goals, injuries or health problems
- Work with clients to improve their physical adaptability, overall endurance, strength, flexibility and balance
- Conduct on-site seminars and workshops to improve technique in gymnastics and weightlifting
- Design interactive and challenging competitions to engage clients with others within the box and others out in the community
- Monitor proper execution and form of all clients and adjust/correct their positions
- Maintain detailed records and updated progress after each session (for each individual client served)
- Manage Social Media pages and handle questions and concerns from clients and other coaches
- Design and schedule community, support and interaction
Private English Tutor/Guardian
Feng Zhang
Woodstock, VA
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Serve as a private tutor and guardian/agent for a special needs student I had in my regular classes last year
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions for student in areas of English, History, Geography, Leadership classes
- Interview, select and monitor additional tutors for student's Math/Science classes
- Monitor student's workflow and behaviors daily and provide reports to teachers, school administration and parents
- Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve teaching methods and behavioral issues
- Review daily metrics of student's school performance to evaluate his strengths and weaknesses
- Administer performance reviews to evaluate student's progress
- Communicate objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all student
- Meet with parents and teachers to discuss individual progress, further determining his academic and mental health needs
- Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents to provide student with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
- Facilitate constructive and regular communications between the academy and parents
Lead ESL Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock, VA
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Created ESL curriculum, subject area content and evaluations, daily schedules and ESL activities
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational and academic abilities
- Educated 40 students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Mentored a group of 10 students (from the whole academy) by meeting weekly and monitoring their personal and academic struggles and successes
- Served as the school's weightlifting coach for 30 students
- Coordinated communication between students, parents and school administration to create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
- Coordinated with the Dean of Students to address discipline issues
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly
- Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials
- Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback
- Chaperoned dances, sporting events and weekend activities each month
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills, including the state-placement test for ESL: WIDA
ESL Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Virginia International Academy
Front Royal, VA
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Researched, developed and implemented new curriculum for intensive ESL program designed for an all-Chinese population of students new to the United States
- Prepared students to take TOEFL and SSAT exams, as part of acceptance into U.S
- high schools
- Recognition for 400% improvements on TOEFL and SSAT results after a three month instruction period
- Introduced high-school level subjects, specifically: writing, vocabulary, grammar, reading and history
- Worked with students on interview process, essay-writing and cultural adaptation
- Hosted students in my home for holidays and extracurricular activities
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of all students
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the material
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
- Cultivated relationships with parents for a complete support network
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards
- Coordinated with the Dean of Students to address discipline issues
- Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills
High School English Teacher
Seton Home Study School
Front Royal, VA
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Grade exams and assignments of grades 10 and 11 to evaluate student progress
- Work with an average of 80 students per class
ESL Teacher/Tutor
American International University of Choueifat
Erbil, Iraq
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Educated 30+ University students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension
- Assisted department head in establishing schedules, curriculum and ESL activities
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Worked with an average of 30 students per class
High School English Teacher
International School of Choueifat - Erbil, Kurdish Province of Iraq
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Educated 100+ students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking in four different levels of English
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create an effective and culturally- sensitive learning environment
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Improved instruction methods by using a variety of assessment tools and strategies
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Worked with an average of 40 students per class
Freelance Writer
01.2008 - 11.2010
Medical Compliance and Records Officer
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
12.2007 - 03.2009
- Maintained and assisted in developing departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
- Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to aid physicians and therapists in meeting the legal, organizational, HIPPA and medical staff guidelines
- Assisted in planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy
- Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to HIPPA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations
- Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff
- Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the markets served
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions
Club Manager/Personal Trainer
Old Town Athletic Club
Warrenton, VA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Measured clients' overall fitness by completing comprehensive evaluations and physician clearances
- Created personal training programs that addressed specific injuries or health problems
- Designed enjoyable and innovative customized training programs based upon fitness goals
- Promoted a safe and interactive environment for club clients and members
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment
- Worked with clients to improve their overall endurance, strength, flexibility and balance
- Scheduled and conducted fitness orientation appointments with new members
- Reviewed weekly sales numbers and club statistics to identify areas for improvement
ESL Teacher
05.2004 - 12.2005
Independent Contractor
United States Army
Rota, Spain
05.1999 - 05.2004
- Educated 100+ students (Spanish Military) in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Trained in armed defense, unarmed defense, the use of tear gas and explosives
- Participated in all training programs in preparation for combat
- Operated and maintained communications equipment
- Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use
- Documented and processed classified materials
- Worked in teams in support of security and installation law and order operations
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment
Education
EMT
Fredrick County Fire And Rescue
Winchester, VA03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Franciscan University of Steubenville
2010
Skills
- Classroom discipline experience
- Extensive English grammar knowledge and proficiency
- Experience managing classroom for diverse populations
- Information technology literacy skills
- Tailoring curriculum plans
- Culturally sensitive
- AP course instruction
- Sound judgment and positive reinforcement
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules and group learning mechanics
- Inquiry-based learning
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication and creative questioning
- Process implementation
- Effective time management
- Extremely organized Experience with special-needs students
- Staff development Student motivation
- Curriculum development and student-centered learning
- Dependable and punctual
- Experienced mentor
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to engage and direct students
- Work well under pressure
Certification
- TEFL Certification
- Current AHA BLS Provider #185506611422 (Expires 8/25/2020)
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- VA State EMT/TX EMT
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC I, II, III)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Crossfit L1 Trainer,
Timeline
EMT
Valley Health System
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter Intern
Warren County Fire & Rescue
09.2018 - Current
CrossFit Coach/Manager/Personal Trainer
EliteFit
09.2017 - 09.2018
Private English Tutor/Guardian
Feng Zhang
01.2017 - 05.2018
Lead ESL Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Massanutten Military Academy
04.2016 - 06.2017
ESL Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Virginia International Academy
06.2013 - 08.2014
High School English Teacher
Seton Home Study School
05.2011 - 08.2013
ESL Teacher/Tutor
American International University of Choueifat
10.2010 - 06.2011
High School English Teacher
International School of Choueifat - Erbil, Kurdish Province of Iraq
10.2010 - 06.2011
Freelance Writer
01.2008 - 11.2010
Medical Compliance and Records Officer
Onslow Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 03.2009
Club Manager/Personal Trainer
Old Town Athletic Club
01.2005 - 01.2007
ESL Teacher
05.2004 - 12.2005
Independent Contractor
United States Army
05.1999 - 05.2004
EMT
Fredrick County Fire And Rescue
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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