Sophie Wertz
Elementary Educator at La Scuola International School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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La Scuola International School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Educator
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Aug 2019 - Present
Educating students through a unique combination of the PYP International Baccalaureate, Reggio Emilia approach, and Italian immersion. Integrating Words Their Ways, Reader's and Writer's Workshop, Singapore Math, and Responsive classroom approach. Educating students through a unique combination of the PYP International Baccalaureate, Reggio Emilia approach, and Italian immersion. Integrating Words Their Ways, Reader's and Writer's Workshop, Singapore Math, and Responsive classroom approach.
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The International School in Genoa
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Italy
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Educator
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
• Utilized a Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model. • Analyzed assessment data from DRAs and MAP test scores to make data driven instructional decisions and grouping for reading. • Developed differentiated lesson plans for a class of all EAL learners. • Utilized a Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model. • Analyzed assessment data from DRAs and MAP test scores to make data driven instructional decisions and grouping for reading. • Developed differentiated lesson plans for a class of all EAL learners.
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Escuela Americana
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El Salvador
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Elementary Educator
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
• Incorporated technology into projects and lessons with a 1:1 iPad ratio.
• Designed student-centered lessons in all core subjects.
• Rewrote curriculum plans for the elementary Writing Department.
• Lead professional development workshop on Daily 5 Math Centers to
all primary teachers. • Incorporated technology into projects and lessons with a 1:1 iPad ratio.
• Designed student-centered lessons in all core subjects.
• Rewrote curriculum plans for the elementary Writing Department.
• Lead professional development workshop on Daily 5 Math Centers to
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International School of Nice, France
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Nice Area, France
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Intern Teacher
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
• Developed lessons to teach Units of Inquiry aligned with the IB PYP • Supervised a four-day experiential learning trip to the French Alps • Developed lessons to teach Units of Inquiry aligned with the IB PYP • Supervised a four-day experiential learning trip to the French Alps
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Park Spanish Immersion and International School of Nice, France
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St. Louis Park, MN and Nice, France
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
• Student taught in Spanish for all core-subjects in a fourth grade classroom • Lead parent-teacher conferences, lesson planning and daily assessments • Student taught in Spanish for all core-subjects in a fourth grade classroom • Lead parent-teacher conferences, lesson planning and daily assessments
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Lake Calhoun Sailing School
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Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN
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Sailing Instructor
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
Instructed children between ages 5-8 throughout the day in Opti sail boats. Taught adult classes and Parent-child classes at night twice a week. Instructed children between ages 5-8 throughout the day in Opti sail boats. Taught adult classes and Parent-child classes at night twice a week.
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Augsburg University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Music Teacher
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2008 - 2012
Taught private violin lessons to Suzuki violinists in the Augsburg program and the Mcphail strings program. Assisted children of ages 3-14 in working with technique, performance, site reading and ensemble pieces. Taught private violin lessons to Suzuki violinists in the Augsburg program and the Mcphail strings program. Assisted children of ages 3-14 in working with technique, performance, site reading and ensemble pieces.
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Education
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Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Spanish -
Framingham State University
Master's degree, International Teaching -
St. Louis Park Senior High School