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Sofia Casas

Lubbock,TX
Sofia Casas

Summary

  • Gates Millennium Scholar
  • Effective public speaker and proven leader
  • Empathy and value for diversity of perspectives
  • Strong community relations and team-building ability

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Spectrum & Omni Theater

Intern
01.2023 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions
  • Created STEM curriculum and implemented it
  • Assisted where needed throughout the museum

Texas Tech University

Student Assistant
10.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Pull from the archives and update databases
  • Extensive knowledge of databases and how to use them
  • Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.

Thinkery

Camp Lead
06.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Camper ages ranged from pre-k to 5th grade
  • Designed camp structure/curriculum around the themes and time allotted
  • Seasonal position, 3.5 summers

Stepping Stone Schools, Neighborhood

Preschool Teacher
04.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Way Non- Profit School Systems
  • Experience with accreditation process
  • Roles of substitute, teacher's aide, as well as lead teacher with full classroom
  • Extensive training in the 1-15 month range
  • Time at these places was brief, 3-8 months, due to school and relocation

West Austin Youth Association, Community Action and Research

Bilingual Specialist, Advocacy Projects
01.2017 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Designed developmentally appropriate bilingual curriculum for multiple age groups
  • Collaborated with parents to provide individualized care for children
  • Personally implemented curriculum within classroom
  • Student Volunteer and

CCAR At Pace University

Volunteer and Advocacy Projects Coordinator
08.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about the community to guide local program development
  • Represented the Center for Community Action and Research at Pace University at community and professional organizational meetings
  • Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities
  • Publicized community services to maintain positive public relations with community members
  • Served as liaison for the city with professional, business, and civic groups, community organizations, and individuals
  • Prepared weekly written reports about community service programs
  • Recruited community members for projects and activities
  • Drafted press releases, catalogs, brochures, and public service announcements to promote programs

Education

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Master's in Education from Curriculum And Instruction
05.2024

University Overview

Will begin online program Fall 2023

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science from Human Development
05.2023

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Classroom Management
  • Effective Teaching
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Intern

Science Spectrum & Omni Theater
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Assistant

Texas Tech University
10.2021 - 02.2023

Camp Lead

Thinkery
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bilingual Specialist, Advocacy Projects

West Austin Youth Association, Community Action and Research
01.2017 - 11.2017

Preschool Teacher

Stepping Stone Schools, Neighborhood
04.2016 - 08.2019

Volunteer and Advocacy Projects Coordinator

CCAR At Pace University
08.2015 - 01.2016

Texas Tech University

Master's in Education from Curriculum And Instruction

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Science from Human Development
Sofia Casas