Erica Sopón
Conroe
Summary
Science education professional with proven track record of fostering engaging and inclusive learning environment. Successfully designed and delivered curricula that enhance students' comprehension of complex scientific concepts. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and responsiveness to changing educational needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed lesson plans that met the requirements of the district's curriculum while also showing evidence of planned lessons and any accommodations needed for the diversified students learning abilities.
- In the classroom I used a variety of instructional resources planned different activities, used materials and equipment provided to further the student's learning experience.
- Used my communication skills to provide information to colleagues, parents and community support staff about the progress of the classroom as well as individual students when applicable.
Summer Camp Teacher
Houston Museum of Natural Science
05.2022 - Current
- Supervise and ensured the safety of campers while also supervising TA's ensuring that they are also engaging in productive work and in lesson plans.
- Actively communicated with children, teenagers and adults about daily activities, routines and curriculum for the week. Maintained a positive attitude in class as well as with 1-1 interactions with staff and visitors.
- Responsible for reviewing and delivering lesson plans made from different departments ranging from the Scouts department, Animal Engagement or from the Youth Education Department.
Pre-School School Teacher
Queen of Peace School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Built rapport with children and parents. Communicated positively with parents about class activities and their students academic progress in the class.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on each student's needs while following Ohio's approved age curriculum while assessing developmental needs of students.
- Actively engaged with the students during play time and lessons. Served as a model for the students with my actions and work presented to set academic and behavioral expectations for the students.
Summer School Teacher
La Casita Learning Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Deliver lessons and help students develop their Spanish speaking, reading and writing skills through guided lectures, discussions, and group activities to encourage successful execution of the Spanish language.
- Provide additional 1-1 attention to struggling students who have limited Spanish proficiency, while maintaining the overall classroom ensuring that the students remain on task with assignments.
- Experience with the students ranges from students that are 2 - 12 years old of age worked with multiple groups to gain new knowledge on students as well as the changing rigor for the age groups.
- Create weekly lesson plans that involve core subjects such as math, sensory needs, vocabulary and reading materials.
Marketing Director
Buckeye Improvements LLC
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Develop and implement marketing plans by independently managing the budget for the company by running reports analyzing cost and making negotiations with partners to bring company cost down. These actions in turn helped the company grow 20% in revenue over the course of a year.
- Oversee the operation of a company's website, email marketing program and social media sites to develop innovative advertising. Contribute to refining the brand identity of the company by working on the logo.
Marketing Manager
Statewide Remodeling
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned, supervised, directed and trained all promoters to ensure that all activities were conducted efficiently. That all assigned staff were trained, coached and motivated to perform their responsibilities in an effective manner.
- Assured accurate tracking and reporting measurements of department activity while ensuring results. Attended all meetings and trainings as deemed appropriate or directed by management. Enhanced and maintained the relationships between Statewide Remodeling and their business partners.
Call Center Manager
American residential Services (ARS)
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Answered customer calls in a busy office environment and used data entry skills to input scheduled appointments for customers requesting service. Handled all customers in a professional manner by providing a timely response and feedback to the customer regarding their concerns.
Program Manager
ARS/Rescue Rooter
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Trained, and directed all Sales Support Associates within the Home Depot program to obtain and meet daily / weekly specified lead generation activities and goals. Used data reports to keep track of leads quality and quantity.
- Product Knowledge (PK) training sessions were conducted with Home Depot Store Associates and HD Department Heads in each store at least every other month to maintain business relationship and lead generation source.
Sales Manager
Cam Equipment
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Collected payments from customers, created Sales Orders as well as sales contracts, bill of sales and title paperwork. Learned by being directly involved in our supplier and our loan network, and know how each network works with the company.
- When new trucks came in take pictures and collect data to be able to market to new customers. Create email offers from current inventory and sourced trucks specifically for customers based on request.
Education
Master's degree - Human Biology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXAssociate of Science - Science
Palo Alto Community College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Data Collection
- Core curriculum development
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Adaptability
- Sales Support
- Digital Marketing
- Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team in the development of Travis Robotics Club to encourage students to pursue interest in STEM related activities.
Affiliations
- Science Teachers Association of Texas
- Girl Scouts
- Texas 4H
Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Science Teacher
Conroe ISD
08.2022 - Current
Summer Camp Teacher
Houston Museum of Natural Science
05.2022 - Current
Pre-School School Teacher
Queen of Peace School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Summer School Teacher
La Casita Learning Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
Marketing Director
Buckeye Improvements LLC
01.2020 - 02.2021
Marketing Manager
Statewide Remodeling
11.2017 - 09.2019
Call Center Manager
American residential Services (ARS)
08.2017 - 11.2017
Program Manager
ARS/Rescue Rooter
07.2016 - 08.2017
Sales Manager
Cam Equipment
09.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Mount St. Joseph University
Master's degree - Human Biology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Texas A&M University
Associate of Science - Science
Palo Alto Community College