Sophia Williams
Nederland,TX
Summary
I have experience working in education as a school psychologist in an elementary and high school, English Language Teacher providing tailored services to adult professionals in Chile and Texas, providing one-on-one tutoring to individual elementary -age students, and currently working as a Montessori Assistant Guide to ages 2.5- first graders. I also ensure smooth running of the School of Montessori as administrator, working directly with the Board, Lead Guide, School Director, and parents. I enjoy expanding my skills and experiences within an education setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Montessori Assistant Guide and School Admin.
The School of Montessori
Nederland, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Support the Lead Guide
- Use positive behavior support to ensure the rest of the classroom remains calm and focused.
- Observe student engagement and behavior, providing the lead guide with information for assessing student progress.
- Refer parent questions and major behavioral concerns to the lead guide.
- Ensuring all works are complete, clean, and in their proper place on the shelves.
- Keep the environment orderly, beautiful, and inviting to foster student independence.
- Assist the guide by creating, repairing, or laminating supplemental classroom materials.
- Model respectful grace, courtesy, and self-reliance.
- Guide students through routines like handwashing, snack preparation, and bathroom routines.
- Ensure smooth running of the school through billing, payroll, document tracking, and parent communication.
Private ESL Teacher
Self-employeed
Portland, TX
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and language acquisition to adults.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods (role play) to improve students' speaking and listening skills.
- Facilitated conversation practice sessions, fostering confidence in language use among students.
Private Tutor to Elementary-age Students
Self-employeed
Portland, TX
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Specific to reading and writing, develop personalized learning plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address specific academic challenges.
- Utilized various educational tools and resources to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication and academic curiosity.
Private ESL Teacher
Self-employeed
Santiago, Chile
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Designed customized lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for adult professionals.
- Implemented interactive activities to promote student engagement and communication skills. For example, adult professionals practiced conference calls in English.
- Designed customized lesson plans to enhance language acquisition based on individual needs.
- Designed interactive lessons to promote active participation.
- Assessed student progress through feedback sessions.
School Psychologist
Centennial School District
Portland, OR
08.2008 - 01.2013
- Conducted comprehensive psychological assessments to identify student needs and inform intervention strategies.
- Enhanced school climate by developing and implementing prevention programs (PBS) focused on positive behavior support.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral concerns and enhance student support systems.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
Education
International Montessori Teaching Diploma - Focus On Children 2 Years, 8 Months To Six Years
North American Montessori Center
11-2025
Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Focus On Early Childhood
The International Montessori Counsel
09-2023
Montessori Assistant Toolkit: Early Childhood - Overview of Montessori Method
Trillium Montessori
12-2022
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Counseling And Education
Portland05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Denver
Denver06-2004
Skills
- Oral communication
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Professional development
Timeline
Montessori Assistant Guide and School Admin.
The School of Montessori
10.2022 - Current
Private ESL Teacher
Self-employeed
10.2017 - 02.2020
Private Tutor to Elementary-age Students
Self-employeed
03.2017 - 02.2020
Private ESL Teacher
Self-employeed
04.2013 - 07.2016
School Psychologist
Centennial School District
08.2008 - 01.2013
International Montessori Teaching Diploma - Focus On Children 2 Years, 8 Months To Six Years
North American Montessori Center
Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Focus On Early Childhood
The International Montessori Counsel
Montessori Assistant Toolkit: Early Childhood - Overview of Montessori Method
Trillium Montessori
Education Specialist - School Psychology
Lewis And Clark Graduate School of Counseling And Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Denver