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Deszray Sommerfeld

Mukwonago,WI

Summary

Experienced with classroom management and instructional support, fostering engaging learning environment. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to assist in lesson planning and student assessments. Strong understanding of curriculum development and educational best practices, ensuring positive impact on student achievement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teaching Intern

Rolling Hills Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged academic success.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional strategies and multimedia resources.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and innovative teaching techniques.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
  • Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
  • Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
  • Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance

Administrative Assistant

USA FIRE PROTECTION
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Answered, Screened, and directed phone calls to the appropriate departments using multi-line system
  • Doing administrative and clerical tasks (such as scanning or printing)
  • Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff

Education

Bachelors - Education

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
05-2025

Skills

  • Knowledge of special education programs
  • Proactively managing learning environments
  • Inclusive learning for students with disabilities
  • Proactive conflict resolution techniques
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Prevention strategies
  • Empowering children in self-control
  • Assisting lead teacher in group activities
  • Assisting lead teacher in individual activities
  • Techniques in math
  • Techniques in science
  • Techniques in reading
  • Techniques in language arts
  • Prepared school-related documents
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management

Acquired Skills

  • Knowledge of special education programs and strategies for proactively managing learning environments to promote inclusive learning for students with disabilities.
  • Learned proactive conflict resolution techniques with an emphasis on de-escalation and prevention strategies to empower children to take an active role in self-control.
  • Hands-on practice of techniques used to assist lead teacher in group and individual activities in math, science, reading, and language arts.
  • Prepared school-related documents using selected software and media, and incorporated images into documents from a variety of sources.

Timeline

Student Teaching Intern

Rolling Hills Elementary School
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Clarendon Avenue Elementary School
09.2022 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

USA FIRE PROTECTION
06.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelors - Education

Alverno College
Deszray Sommerfeld