Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Sophea Siv

Medford

Summary

Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 7 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Collingswood BOE
01.2022 - Current
  • Fulfilled assignment across all subject areas and effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels

Caregiver

Medford
01.2007 - Current
  • Assisting with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
  • Preparing meals or helping clients plan and prepare them Keeping the house clean and tidy, doing laundry, and organizing living spaces
  • Engaging in conversation, playing games, or spending time with clients to help them feel connected

Tennis Instructor

Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Provided skills instruction and motivational coaching in individual and group lesson

1st Grade / P.E. / Homebound Teacher

Katz and Promise Charter School
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Fulfilled long-term substitute assignment across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds

Tennis Instructor

Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Provided skills instruction and motivational coaching in individual and group lesson

World Language Teacher

Philadelphia BOE
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Incorporated learning activities to foster knowledge of, acceptance of, and respect for the diverse cultures and histories that make up the fabric of our school communities

ESL Teacher

Gloucester Twp. BOE
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Assisted and encouraged English Language Learning (ELL) students to acquire and use English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes
  • Established cooperative relations and effective communications with staff and parents

3rd Grade / Technology Coordinator

Camden BOE
- 01.2006
  • Computer and Math Teacher
  • Provided network support and technical assistance in the district
  • Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve
  • Encouraged English Language Learning (ELL) students to acquire and use English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes

Computer and Math Teacher

Pennsauken BOE
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve

ESL / Bilingual / Elementary Teacher

Camden BOE
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Encouraged English Language Learning (ELL) students to acquire and use English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes

Design Engineer

Cardone Industries Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Responsible for writing technical procedures for the design of remanufactured auto parts
  • Analyzed technical reports in order to recommend a more cost-effective design

Education

English as Second Language Program -

Rowan College
Glassboro, NJ
12.1997

Elementary Education Program -

Camden BOE
Camden, NJ
12.1996

Mathematics Program -

Rutgers University
Camden, NJ
12.1996

B.S., Mechanical Engineering -

Trenton State College
Trenton, NJ
12.1992

Skills

    Positive Reinforcement

    Classroom Management

    Student Engagement

    Special Needs Support

Hobbies and Interests

  • Motivate and inspire people in the fields of health and fitness
  • Coach sports and troubleshoot hardware and software
  • Research and analyze one’s internal states and surroundings without judging or reacting to destructive behaviors or habits

Languages

Cambodian
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Collingswood BOE
01.2022 - Current

Tennis Instructor

Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club
01.2015 - 01.2019

1st Grade / P.E. / Homebound Teacher

Katz and Promise Charter School
01.2014 - 01.2016

Tennis Instructor

Legacy Youth Tennis and Education
01.2009 - 01.2013

World Language Teacher

Philadelphia BOE
01.2008 - 01.2010

Caregiver

Medford
01.2007 - Current

ESL Teacher

Gloucester Twp. BOE
01.2006 - 01.2007

Computer and Math Teacher

Pennsauken BOE
01.1997 - 01.1999

ESL / Bilingual / Elementary Teacher

Camden BOE
01.1995 - 01.1997

Design Engineer

Cardone Industries Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1993

3rd Grade / Technology Coordinator

Camden BOE
- 01.2006

English as Second Language Program -

Rowan College

Elementary Education Program -

Camden BOE

Mathematics Program -

Rutgers University

B.S., Mechanical Engineering -

Trenton State College

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