SOPHIA DRUMMOND-STERLING
Shelburne,ON
Summary
Devoted teacher with over 20 years of experience at middle school and elementary levels, dedicated to creating inclusive classrooms and providing students with the tools to achieve academic goals and foster a love of learning. Committed to student success through collaboration with administrators and maintaining strong relationships with students and parents. Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching, with a passion for driving student growth and staying current in the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 6 Teacher
Hyland Heights Elementary School
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Developed and implemented curriculum-aligned lesson plans.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assessed and monitored student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators to enhance teaching practices.
- Utilized educational technology to support and enhance learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities.
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Glenbrook Elementary School
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Develop and implement curriculum-aligned lesson plans tailored to Grade 3/4 students.
- Created a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Assessed and monitored student progress through various evaluation methods.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators to enhance teaching practices and support student success.
- Utilized educational technology to support and enhance learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Rowntree Montessori Schools
2018.10 - 2022.06
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Planned lessons according to school and provincial standards to cover requirements.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Science, Social Studies and Literature Teacher
Kingsway Academy
2008.09 - 2018.06
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and communicated this with parents and administration as well as provided extra assistance to students.
- Supervised and monitored all seventh-grade students
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Education
Master of Education - Literacy Instruction
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Bahamas2016
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
International University of The Caribbean
Jamaica2007
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
Bethlehem Moravian College
Jamaica2004
Skills
- Professionalism
- Self-Motivated Fast Learner
- Cooperative Learning
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Strong Written and Verbal Communicator
Certification
Ontario College of Teachers- Registration # 684537
Primary, Junior and Intermediate Division
Special Education Part One
Timeline
Grade 6 Teacher
Hyland Heights Elementary School
2023.09 - 2024.06
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Glenbrook Elementary School
2022.10 - 2023.04
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Rowntree Montessori Schools
2018.10 - 2022.06
Science, Social Studies and Literature Teacher
Kingsway Academy
2008.09 - 2018.06
Master of Education - Literacy Instruction
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
International University of The Caribbean
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
Bethlehem Moravian College
Ontario College of Teachers- Registration # 684537
Primary, Junior and Intermediate Division
Special Education Part One
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