1208 East Ave.

, Baxter Springs, KS 66713

Sophia DeSilva sdesilva@mpswardogs.com
(918) 541-3416

Objective
A position as a middle school English teacher; willing to coach/sponsor activities

Professional Education
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
GPA: 4.00

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2015
Major: Psychology/English
GPA: 3.89 Major GPA: 4.00

Teaching Experience
High School Teacher, Miami High School, Miami, OK, August 2015-Present
2015: English (12th), Psychology (10th-12th)
2016: Pre AP English (9th), Reading (9th)
2017: Pre AP English (9th), English (12th), Service Leadership (10th-12th)
 Analyze yearly grammar data and implement daily grammar practice
 Conduct district-wide vertical alignment in the ELA department
 Collaborate with teachers and staff in professional learning communities
in order to achieve horizontal alignment
 Integrate technology into curriculum, lessons, and activities to foster
multiple intelligences in the classroom
 Successfully maintain a positive learning environment and relationships in
order to encourage high standards and life-long learning

STUDENT TEACHER, Miami High School, Miami, OK, Spring 2015

 Developed and taught unit plans aligned with state standards
 Implemented multiple intelligence strategies into lesson plans
 Attended faculty and staff meetings and professional development days
 Utilized effective classroom management strategies
 Reexamined and revised a teaching philosophy
 1208 East Ave., Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Sophia DeSilva sdesilva@mpswardogs.com
(918) 541-3416

Relevant Experience
PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION FACILITATOR, APRIL 2012 – FEB 2015
SPRING RIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
 Composed a behavioral management based curriculum
 Supervised a group of psychosocial rehabilitation providers
 Conferred with a supervisor and other facilitators to improve the program
 Used learning theory, cognitive behavioral modification techniques,
contingency management, and positive reinforcements

Technology Skills
 Smart Board  Web Page
 Windows Design
 Mac  InDesign
 Word  Photoshop
 PowerPoint  iMovie
 Excel  iPhoto

Organizations/Leadership
 Miami High School Key Club, Advisor
 Miami High School English PLC, Leader
 Oklahoma National Education Association
 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
 Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society
 Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
 Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society
 National Society of Leadership and Success, Presidential Member

Honors
 Nominated for Teacher of Promise; Pittsburg State University, 2015
 All A Scholastic Honors; 2 semesters
 Dean’s Scholastic Honors; 4 semesters
 Valedictorian; Baxter Springs High School, Class of 2011
 Perfect Attendance: K-12
 1208 East Ave., Baxter Springs, KS 66713
Sophia DeSilva sdesilva@mpswardogs.com
(918) 541-3416

References

Lisa Munson, Principal

Miami High School
2000 E. Central Ave.
Miami, OK 74354
918-542-4421
lmunson@mpswardogs.com

Amie Harrison, Colleague

English Teacher
Joplin High School
2104 Indiana Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801
918-541-3385
amieharrison@joplinschools.org

Ayanna Anderson, Former Colleague

Instructional Coach
Battery Creek High School
1 Blue Dolphin Dr.
Beaufort, SC 29906
816-896-2064
ayanna.anderson@beaufort.k12.sc.us

John Franklin, Academic Supervisor

Associate Professor of English Education
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-4693
jfranklin@pittstate.edu