Kara S.

English Teacher at Passaic County Technical Institute
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Julia Hishmeh

Ms. Sozzo served as my unofficial mentor at Henry P. Becton Regional High School. She is an excellent mentor and educator who incorporates compassion, professionalism, equity, and high-quality pedagogy in all that she does. Ms. Sozzo's style of teaching is well-rounded and standards-based. She expertly cultivates an environment that is rigorous and pedagogically sound, but also safe, warm, and welcoming. As a leader and mentor, Ms. Sozzo is second to none. She possesses keen foresight and ability to set aside her own personal interests in favor of the interests of a team. She mentors with patience, compassion, and an incredible wealth of knowledge. She is a truly impressive professional, as well as human being. Ms. Sozzo would be an indispensable asset to any team, whether she is in a teaching or supervisory position.

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Credentials

  • ENGLISH K-12
    William Paterson University College of Education
  • English as a Second Language K-12
    William Paterson University College of Education
  • Supervisor Certificate
    Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • English Teacher
      • Sep 2021 - Present

  • Henry P. Becton Regional High School
    • East Rutherford, New Jersey
    • English Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of English Department
      • Mar 2015 - Jul 2019

    • English Teacher
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2019

      I am a high school English teacher, teaching American Literature at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology. I aim to use technology, such as IPads, in order to enhance my teaching and my student's learning of American Literature in a 21st Century world.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Urban Teacher Resident
      • Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

      Participating in specialized learning and professional development in: Classroom Management Multi-cultural Teaching Co-operative Teaching Effective Lesson Planning Content Teaching Methods ESL Teaching Methods Understanding and Teaching Bilingual Students. Upon completion of my residency, I am committed to teaching in a high-needs school within The United States as part of my participation in the Garden State Partnership. Participating in specialized learning and professional development in: Classroom Management Multi-cultural Teaching Co-operative Teaching Effective Lesson Planning Content Teaching Methods ESL Teaching Methods Understanding and Teaching Bilingual Students. Upon completion of my residency, I am committed to teaching in a high-needs school within The United States as part of my participation in the Garden State Partnership.

    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

      Working in a cooperative teaching environment to better address the needs of my students. Teaching in both a mainstream English Language Arts classroom and an English as a second language classroom. Working in a cooperative teaching environment to better address the needs of my students. Teaching in both a mainstream English Language Arts classroom and an English as a second language classroom.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Watch Specialist
      • Nov 2010 - Jan 2012

      I excelled in building client relationships and sales, in order to lead my team in the corporate policies and overall message of Bloomingdale’s Inc. Duties Included: Merchandizing Selling Maintaining Watch Case Lines Customer Service Client-telling Communicating with Clients via Phone and Email I excelled in building client relationships and sales, in order to lead my team in the corporate policies and overall message of Bloomingdale’s Inc. Duties Included: Merchandizing Selling Maintaining Watch Case Lines Customer Service Client-telling Communicating with Clients via Phone and Email

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lifestyle Editorial Intern
      • May 2009 - Aug 2009

      I assisted editors, specifically the executive editor, in the successful production of online and print publications. Duties Included: Writing independently for both web and print Mailing/copying/faxing Pitching Ideas for all sections Researching Fact Checking Interviewing Updating Book Attending media and product release events Requesting clothes, products and samples I assisted editors, specifically the executive editor, in the successful production of online and print publications. Duties Included: Writing independently for both web and print Mailing/copying/faxing Pitching Ideas for all sections Researching Fact Checking Interviewing Updating Book Attending media and product release events Requesting clothes, products and samples

  • Barnes & Noble Inc
    • Fresh Meadows, NY
    • Sales Person
      • Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

      I used enhanced product knowledge and customer service skills to assist patrons and drive sales. Duties Included: Customer Service Running of Music and DVD department Register work Answering phones/managing switchboard Taking and processing orders Organization of store merchandise and setting of displays Maintaining appearance of store as necessary Assisting coworkers I used enhanced product knowledge and customer service skills to assist patrons and drive sales. Duties Included: Customer Service Running of Music and DVD department Register work Answering phones/managing switchboard Taking and processing orders Organization of store merchandise and setting of displays Maintaining appearance of store as necessary Assisting coworkers

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Shift Supervisor: Grill Operator/Waitress
      • Jun 2004 - Jan 2007

      I produced and served product, while managing wait staff, in order to provide quality control and excellent service to our patrons. Duties included: Customer service Register Work Maintaining grill Taking, preparing and delivering orders Up selling Doing inventory evaluations and restocking as necessary Managing wait staff Acting as store manager in absence of a higher manager Maintaining appearance of store Assisting coworkers I produced and served product, while managing wait staff, in order to provide quality control and excellent service to our patrons. Duties included: Customer service Register Work Maintaining grill Taking, preparing and delivering orders Up selling Doing inventory evaluations and restocking as necessary Managing wait staff Acting as store manager in absence of a higher manager Maintaining appearance of store Assisting coworkers

    • Head Teacher (Kindergarten CCD)
      • Sep 2003 - May 2005

      I educated a room of 10-15 students, teaching them the practices of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in an age appropriate manner. I educated a room of 10-15 students, teaching them the practices of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in an age appropriate manner.

    • Assistant Teacher (Kindergarten CCD)
      • Sep 2001 - May 2003

      I assisted in educating a room of 10-15 students, teaching them the practices of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in an age appropriate manner. I assisted in educating a room of 10-15 students, teaching them the practices of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in an age appropriate manner.

Education

  • Rutgers University
    Certificate Program, Supervision
    2018 - 2019
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum and Learning.Concentration: ESL Education
    2012 - 2013
  • Saint John's University
    BA, (Major) English (Minors) Philosophy of Law & Creative Writing
    2005 - 2010

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