Elizabeth Sokol
Downingtown,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Phoenixville Area School District, skilled in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Expert in teaching English language learners and proficient in Spanish, I create innovative lesson plans that enhance reading comprehension and cultural awareness, while building strong relationships with students and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Development Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
08.2019 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and provide targeted support, leading to improved overall performance.
- Incorporated interactive learning tools into daily lessons, fostering active engagement in the learning process among students.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing innovative English Language Development strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced English language acquisition across subjects.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and trends in English Language Development education.
Spanish Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08-1989
Skills
Ability to create and maintain organized records
Creative lesson plan development
Curriculum instruction
Differentiating instruction
Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
Proficient in Spanish
Teaching English language learners
Teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling
Yoga Instructor
Timeline
English Language Development Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
08.2019 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Phoenixville Area School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Education - Secondary Counseling
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Pennsylvania State University
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