Soren Firestone
Alameda,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Redwood Day School, skilled in assessment tools and classroom management. Expertly designed tailored lesson plans that enhanced student engagement and fostered a love of learning. Adept at collaborating with colleagues and mentoring new teachers, ensuring a cohesive and enriching educational experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Teacher
Redwood Day School
02.2025 - Current
- Cultivated culture of respect and understanding among students from various backgrounds.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Encouraged artistic expression among students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum.
- Fostered love of learning in students through interactive and experiential learning opportunities.
- Designed lesson plans tailored to meet diverse needs of students, enhancing individual learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching the overall educational experience for students.
- Coordinated with school staff to align after-school teaching with day curriculum, ensuring cohesive educational experience.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and providing guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
Summer Camp Counselor
Redwood Day Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Tailored activities to meet unique needs of campers with special needs, ensuring inclusive camp experience.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Enhanced camper experience by planning and executing diverse activities tailored to age groups and interests.
Retail Sales Associate
Mommy's Trading Post
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Child Development
College of Alameda
Alameda06-2028
Skills
- Assessment tools
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Redwood Day Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
After-School Teacher
Redwood Day School
02.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Mommy's Trading Post
05.2023 - 09.2023
Child Development
College of Alameda