Sophia Saito
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Tech Elevator
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Java Development Bootcamp Student
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Jun 2023 - Present
Currently enrolled as a Java coding bootcamp student at Tech Elevator. Below is a list of projects I've completed or am currently working on: • Vending machine capstone project that synthesizes knowledge from Module 1: Java, including usage of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, as well as unit testing • "Ride the Bus" simulation, a personal side project that captures the intricacies of one of my favorite card games Currently enrolled as a Java coding bootcamp student at Tech Elevator. Below is a list of projects I've completed or am currently working on: • Vending machine capstone project that synthesizes knowledge from Module 1: Java, including usage of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, as well as unit testing • "Ride the Bus" simulation, a personal side project that captures the intricacies of one of my favorite card games
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Venice High School
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Math Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
• Taught geometry, algebra 2, precalculus, and AP Calculus BC in person to 200+ students of diverse backgrounds in grades 9-12 • Created engaging lessons involving math manipulatives and interactive websites like GeoGebra and Desmos • Designed culturally relevant lessons that align with the goals of the Black Student Achievement Plan • Facilitated student-led discourse and practices differentiated instruction with focus on students with IEPs • Implemented formative and summative assessment to evaluate student work and inform future lesson plans • Built rapport with students by continuously fostering class community and encouraging individual growth Show less
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A Plus Tutoring Services Corporation
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Countryside, IL
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ACT Tutor
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
Designed unique and individualized lesson plans to tutor high school students in math and English ACT sections Designed unique and individualized lesson plans to tutor high school students in math and English ACT sections
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Intern
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
• Conducted oral history interviews, transcribed interviews, and edited final scripts • Helped to foster a deeper understanding of Houston’s immigrant history • Conducted oral history interviews, transcribed interviews, and edited final scripts • Helped to foster a deeper understanding of Houston’s immigrant history
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H-E-B, Inc.
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United States
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200 - 300 Employee
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Operations Planning and Analysis Intern
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
• Improved markdown process for store refreshes by interviewing employees and analyzing price/inventory data • Developed $10.5M cost saving strategy in markdown process using price/inventory data and Excel modeling • Created and presented analysis via PowerPoint slide deck with data visualization to company directors • Improved markdown process for store refreshes by interviewing employees and analyzing price/inventory data • Developed $10.5M cost saving strategy in markdown process using price/inventory data and Excel modeling • Created and presented analysis via PowerPoint slide deck with data visualization to company directors
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Rice University Recreation and Wellness Center
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Houston, TX
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Facility Manager
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
• Led teams of ~5 people; assumed responsibility for cash register and all duties during opening and closing • Maintained facilities, issued equipment, carried out sales, and assisted patrons both in person and on the phone • Led teams of ~5 people; assumed responsibility for cash register and all duties during opening and closing • Maintained facilities, issued equipment, carried out sales, and assisted patrons both in person and on the phone
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OpenStax, Rice University
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Reduced inefficiencies in Support procedures by creating and analyzing reports in Salesforce • Restructured on-boarding process and rewrote 62-page Support procedures after interviewing 12 employees • Designed and marketed a speech-to-text application for OpenStax Tutor on team of 7 interns • Reduced inefficiencies in Support procedures by creating and analyzing reports in Salesforce • Restructured on-boarding process and rewrote 62-page Support procedures after interviewing 12 employees • Designed and marketed a speech-to-text application for OpenStax Tutor on team of 7 interns
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Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
• Optimized delivery time and customer experience by researching delivery routes and client information • Planned and organized fundraisers and non-profit events leading to ~$55,000 in donations • Optimized delivery time and customer experience by researching delivery routes and client information • Planned and organized fundraisers and non-profit events leading to ~$55,000 in donations
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Education
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Tech Elevator
Java Web Application Development Bootcamp -
Northwestern University
Master's, Education -
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Asian Studies