Sophia Provencher
Brooklyn,CT
Summary
Educator and instructional leader with expertise in facilitating STEM education and mentoring students. Committed to promoting educational equity and community engagement. Focused on creating inclusive learning environments that foster student growth and success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Connecticut
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitate undergraduate biology laboratory courses using hands-on, inquiry-based instruction
- Create inclusive learning environments supporting diverse learners
- Provide individualized feedback and mentorship
- Adapt instruction using formative assessment
- Assisted professors in preparing course materials
Teaching-as-Research Project Lead
CIRTL Network
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed a metacognition-focused teaching project to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Coordinated resources to ensure successful completion.
- Integrated structured reflection techniques to promote deeper understanding among students.
Barista / Baker
The Bakers Dozen
06.2019 - Current
- Part-time position. 8-10 hours per week.
- Delivered customer service and trained new staff
Blue Technology Manager
Seaside Sustainability
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Designed educational resources for schools and low-income communities
- Supervised and mentored interns and volunteers
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for technology deployments.
- Developed training programs for staff on new technologies.
- Provided mentoring, training, and leadership for all department members.
Climate Action Fellow
Seaside Sustainability
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Led interdisciplinary teams focused on sustainability and community action
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote sustainability efforts in the community.
- Coordinated volunteer events focused on coastal clean-up and habitat restoration.
- Mentored interns and volunteers in project management and sustainability practices.
Education
Master of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT05-2021
Skills
- Student-centered, inquiry-based instruction
- Differentiated and inclusive teaching practices
- Classroom facilitation and formative assessment
- Mentoring, relationship-building, and student support
- Curriculum and activity design
- Team leadership and volunteer/intern supervision
- Community engagement and collaboration
- Science communication and public speaking
- Professional writing, organization, and adaptability
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in College Instruction — Expected 05/01/26
- CIMER Mentoring Certification — 03/01/25
- Training in inclusive pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching
- Teaching-as-Research (TAR) Practitioner, CIRTL Network
- Professional development in reflective teaching and student metacognition
- Science communication and public engagement training
- CIMER Mentoring Certification — 03/01/25
- Training in inclusive pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching
- Teaching-as-Research (TAR) Practitioner, CIRTL Network
- Professional development in reflective teaching and student metacognition
- Science communication and public engagement training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Connecticut
08.2024 - Current
Teaching-as-Research Project Lead
CIRTL Network
01.2024 - Current
Blue Technology Manager
Seaside Sustainability
05.2023 - 10.2023
Climate Action Fellow
Seaside Sustainability
04.2022 - 09.2022
Barista / Baker
The Bakers Dozen
06.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bay Path University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Three Rivers Community College