Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Mary-Elizabeth Sousa

Southington,Connecticut

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy Tutor

Southington Public Schools
Southington, CT
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Assessed reading accuracy, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency to drive instruction and meet needs of all learners.
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.

Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten and First Grade)

Farmington Public Schools
Farmington, CT
08.2011 - 12.2021
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Established and enforced classroom rituals, routines and expectations to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Attended regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues, administrators and parents.

Literacy Tutor and Long Term Substitute (Grade 1)

Southington Public Schools
Southington, Connecticut
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for reluctant readers.
  • Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
  • Held group and individual reading discussions to assess students reading comprehension, vocabulary and reading levels.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Human Development/Elementary Education

Wheelock College
Boston, MA
05.1993

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Dean College
Franklin, MA
05.1991

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Self-motivated
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

State of Connecticut Elementary Teaching Certification (013)- K- 6

Timeline

Literacy Tutor

Southington Public Schools
02.2022 - 05.2022

Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten and First Grade)

Farmington Public Schools
08.2011 - 12.2021

Literacy Tutor and Long Term Substitute (Grade 1)

Southington Public Schools
09.2009 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Wheelock College

Bachelor of Science - Human Development/Elementary Education

Wheelock College

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Dean College

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