Sophia Drago Williams

918 Stratford Ct State College, PA 16801 814.769.6678 sddw77@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time Secondary English Teacher position at a high school that
fosters high academic standards, lifelong learning, and collaboration
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
PDS, Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Secondary ELA
Bachelor of Arts, English

June 2016
May 2007

CERTIFICATIONS
English Language Arts (7-12) and Speech and Communication

June 2016

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
Substitute

Teacher

S
eptember 2016-Present
State College Area High School
Led a variety of classes including English 9-12, Advanced English 9-11, AP Lit, Speech and
Debate, and Modern Classics in addition to Calculus, Econ, Sociology, and German
Followed lesson plans left by teachers and completed administrative tasks
Communicated effectively with teachers before and after classes about students, coursework,
and materials
S
eptember 2016-Present
Freelance, State College, PA
Worked one-on-one with a student to develop writing skills
Assisted with preparation for ACT and SAT tests and completion of college application essays

English Tutor

English Teacher Intern

State College Area High School, Grades 10 and 12

A
ugust 2015-June 2016

Professional Development School, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Collaborated with mentor teachers for a full school year in 10th and 12th grade English
Designed

and implemented Othello unit

in College Prep 12 and Night unit in English 10

Supported identified students in two Collaborative Teaching Initiative classes
Spring Break 2016 Cultural Exchange in three high schools in Jonkoping, Sweden

Extended School Day Program Teachers Aide

S
eptember 2001-May 2003

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, State College, PA

Assisted teachers in guiding children ages 3-6 through planned activities including
reading, crafts, structured play, snack time, and free play

Sophia Drago Williams

918 Stratford Ct State College, PA 16801 814.769.6678 sddw77@gmail.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Agostinelli Cafe and Juice Bar Cafe Manager

July 2014-August 2015

McLanahans Downtown Market, State College, PA

Planned, opened and managed the first juice bar in Central Pennsylvania
Hired, trained and managed a fluctuating staff of 6-12 college students by establishing
expectations, standards of service and mutual respect
Scheduled employees and accommodated varying needs of student workers

Sous
Chef/Kitchen Manager

April 2008-July 2014, June 2016-Present

The Allen Street Grill, State College, PA

Assessed the daily needs of the kitchen while assigning and performing duties
Trained employees in classic and modern cooking techniques
Implemented organizational tools including ongoing inventory and employee management

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RELEVANT COURSEWORK

PDS Inquiry Conference 2016 Presenter, Finding Lagom: Striking a Balance Between Student & Teacher Voices
PDS Inquiry Conference 2016 Roundtable Discussion Participant, Hej, Hej from Sweden: Reflections on Our Spring
Break Cultural Exchange
PCTELA 2015 Roundtable Discussion Participant, Mapping Diverse Literacies in the English Classroom
Act 70 Training: Teaching the Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights
Suicide Prevention Training and Certificate
Mandated Reporter Training and Certificate
Sure Shot: Google Classroom Training, State College Area High School
LLED 520: Literature for Adolescents, Pennsylvania State University