Sophia Over
Port Jefferson Station
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Substitute Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
Poughkeepsie
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Engaged students in play-based learning and age-appropriate educational activities.
- Managed classroom behavior by reinforcing positive interactions and setting clear expectations.
Tutor
Marist University
Poughkeepsie
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions in various subjects, enhancing student comprehension.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math skills.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Comsewogue School District
Port Jefferson Station
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Supported special education programs by working one-on-one with students or small groups of students.
Student Assistant
Marist University - Information Technology
Poughkeepsie
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Answered incoming phone calls to address questions or transfer to appropriate staff members.
- Provided technical assistance with computer hardware and software problems encountered by staff or students.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and students through email correspondence or telephone calls.
Camp Counselor
ESBOCES
Port Jefferson
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering a respectful and positive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Psychology
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2027
Skills
(Pending) New York State initial certification in Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
(Pending) New York State initial certification in Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)
(Pending) New York State initial certification in Early Education (birth - 2nd)
Affiliations
Fieldwork in Preschool at Bright Horizons
- Assisted the teachers with daily classroom routines
- Supported children with self-help skills such as washing their hands and cleaning up
- Assisted the teachers with daily classroom routines
- Supported children with self-help skills such as washing their hands and cleaning up
Workshops
- School Violence Prevention & Intervention
- Needs of Children with Autism
- Dignity for All Students Act Training
- Child Abuse Identification and Training
Timeline
Pre-K Substitute Teacher
Bright Horizons Childcare
09.2025 - Current
Tutor
Marist University
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Comsewogue School District
05.2025 - 06.2025
Camp Counselor
ESBOCES
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Assistant
Marist University - Information Technology
10.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Psychology
Marist University