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
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
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
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
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
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