Sigrid Sowell
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering various subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Monrovia Unified School District
10.2012 - Current
- Fulfill short- and long-term teaching engagements at various schools and across all grade levels from K-12
- Deliver engaging lessons across entire curriculum to grades K-12
- Adapt provided lesson plans to students' unique learning needs
Substitute Teacher
Duarte Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher
Arcadia Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
Bilingual Resource Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Successfully implemented the equivalent of a Parent-Teacher Association (PVSPEC)
- Networked with professionals in the Healthcare, Legal, and Social work to establish a safe environment for parents, consultations on immigration assistance, and arranged protective services for victims of domestic violence.
Bilingual Resource Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
08.1993 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented culturally responsive teaching materials and methods for bilingual students, resulting in increased engagement, motivation, and academic success.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions with teachers to create differentiated instruction plans, resulting in improved academic outcomes for bilingual students and a more inclusive classroom environment.
- Kept assigned schools in compliance with federal and state mandates regarding second language learners and their families.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
National University
Sherman OaksMaster's - Clinical Psychology
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX1986
Bachelor's - Education
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX1983
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Fluent in Spanish
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Serving Diverse Communities
Certification
- Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CL-561C)
- Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
- Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Monrovia Unified School District
10.2012 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Duarte Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Substitute Teacher
Arcadia Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
Bilingual Resource Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2002
Bilingual Resource Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
08.1993 - 06.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Education
National University
Master's - Clinical Psychology
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor's - Education
Southern Methodist University
- Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CL-561C)
- Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
- Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
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