CHRISTINE T.

SOUFERIS
csouferis@gmail.com
CERTIFICATIONS Secondary Illinois Initial Certification (Type 09) in English Substitute Teaching Certificate (Type 39) Northern Cook County Paraprofessional Certificate (State & NCLB Approved) EDUCATION M.Ed in Secondary Education, DePaul University, IL B.A. in English with Minor in Mass Communications, University of Iowa, IA

March 2012 Present August 2007 - May 2011

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE Student Teacher August 2013 Present Niles North High School, Skokie, IL Facilitate learning of American literature for 10th and 11th grade honors and regular level classrooms with use of student-centered lessons and activities. Prepare and teach units on Lord of the Flies and The Crucible which included: daily activities, short-term and long-term assessments, writing prompts, and relevant activities to further enhance engagement and understanding. Work collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons that successfully incorporated all learning modalities. Tutor students in a wide array of subjects at schools literacy center . Substitute Teacher August 2012 Present Northern Cook County School Districts Instruct core subjects to grade levels K-8 while adhering to school standards and teachers guidelines. Follow lesson plans and utilized relevant activities. Communicate with teachers regarding student progress and disciplinary transgressions. Employ a proactive approach to classroom management AVID Tutor September 2012 June 2013 Mather High School, Chicago, IL Conducted tutorial sessions that enhance the concept of collaborative learning and the practice of student lead discussions. Assisted students in various subjects including but not limited to: math, science, and English with the use of textbooks, class materials, and AVID classroom resources. Evaluated student binders, student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions. Mentored students in order to develop academic and personal success. Exploratorium Leader May 2010-Aug 2010 Skokie Park District, Skokie, IL Maintained daily facility requirements to ensure a safe environment for children ages 1-13. Collaborated with team members in creating various physical and team building activities for children. Coordinated and supervised staff for events (i.e. birthdays, field trips, camps). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Administrative Assistant June 2011 March 2012 Pinnacle Financial Forum, Skokie, IL Coordinated inter-departmental communications about daily financial matters & client requests Liaison between firm and external entities in providing assistance to client requests Maintained firms accounting and member record systems by overseeing record maintenance Sales Associate/Key Holder Jan. 2006- March 2010 Oilily, Chicago, IL Consistently achieved personal sales goals among team, which lead to maintaining top status within the company. Informed clients of new product, events, and upcoming promotions in effort to meet their fashion needs.