Sophie Wertz

Elementary Educator at La Scuola International School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Francisco, California, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Italian Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Elementary Educator
      • 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.

    • Italy
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Elementary Educator
      • 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.

    • El Salvador
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Elementary Educator
      • 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
      all primary teachers.

    • Intern Teacher
      • 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

    • Student Teacher
      • 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

  • Lake Calhoun Sailing School
    • Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN
    • Sailing Instructor
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Music Teacher
      • 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.

Education

  • Gustavus Adolphus College
    Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Spanish
    2011 - 2015
  • Framingham State University
    Master's degree, International Teaching
    2015 - 2017
  • St. Louis Park Senior High School
    2007 - 2011

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