Sofia Ascenso
Montreal,QC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
English Montreal School Board
05.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students taking courses in French as a second language, English as a second language, and English as a native language.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
English Tutor
English Montreal School Board
08.2017 - Current
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by implementing interactive and engaging lesson plans.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Developed personalized tutoring sessions based on student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively by implementing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement strategies within the classroom environment.
- Enhanced learning experiences for special needs students by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their unique requirements.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment for all students by fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect throughout the entire school community.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students with various disabilities.
- Served as an advocate for special needs students, ensuring their voices were heard by school administrators and staff when discussing academic accommodations or intervention efforts.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students struggling in specific subject areas, like English as a second language and English as a first language, resulting in improved academic performance and overall confidence.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Volunteer Teacher
Maison De L’Amitié De Montréal
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided targeted support for struggling students, leading to increased confidence and academic success.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
Office Agent 2
English Montreal School Board
08.2017 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Registered students.
- Organized files.
- General office work.
Secretary
English Montreal School Board
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Concordia University
Montreal, QC06.2026
DEC - Social Sciences
Dawson College
Montreal, QC12.2020
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson High School
Montréal-Nord, QC06.2016
Skills
- Strong vocabulary skills
- Motivating students
- Customer Service
- Organizational and time management skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Creating teaching materials
- Lesson Planning
- Continuous professional development
- Office Administration
- Confidentiality understanding
- Keyboarding skills
- Document Preparation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Hobbies
- Reading
- Going for walks
- Watching documentaries
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
English Montreal School Board
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer Teacher
Maison De L’Amitié De Montréal
09.2023 - 12.2023
Secretary
English Montreal School Board
05.2022 - 09.2022
English Tutor
English Montreal School Board
08.2017 - Current
Office Agent 2
English Montreal School Board
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Concordia University
DEC - Social Sciences
Dawson College
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson High School
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