Sylvia Day
Lakewood Ranch,FL
Summary
Skilled and highly creative individual with global experience and a passion for helping students fulfill their potential and achieve academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meeting individual student needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
NewGate Montessori IB
11.2023 - Current
- Coached/mentored high school seniors (2:1 and 1:1 ratio) on their drama projects in preparation for International Baccalaureate presentations.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher
Suncoast Technical College
10.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans provided by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept 8-10 students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Actor/Teaching Artist
Florida Studio Theatre
01.2019 - Current
- Led 2-20 students in workshop-style exercises and discussions for group classes and private tutoring.
- Assisted students in planning and performing final student showcases.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Maintained weekly student records and evaluated student progress.
Communications Coach/Trainer/Facilitator
Day English Communications, GmbH
04.2013 - Current
- Coached variety of teams and individuals with English as second language (ESL) on presentation skills
- Met needs of different students (from small groups to 100 participants) by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals (including disabilities, ESL, social issues, etc.)
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
Founder and Teacher
Junior Improv
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Created and designed innovative concepts in teaching English as a second language (ESL) for children ages 4 to 12 in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
- Represented organization at international conferences and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MinnesotaSkills
- Multi-lingual (5 languages)
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
- Creative problem solving
- Parent communication
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- CPC (Certified Professional Coach)
- ELI-MP (Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Hobbies
Tennis, Piano, Creative Writing
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
NewGate Montessori IB
11.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Suncoast Technical College
10.2022 - Current
Actor/Teaching Artist
Florida Studio Theatre
01.2019 - Current
Communications Coach/Trainer/Facilitator
Day English Communications, GmbH
04.2013 - Current
Founder and Teacher
Junior Improv
06.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of St. Thomas
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