Stephanie Sobieski (Minor)

2615 7th Ave S, Unit A, Escanaba, MI 49829

906.241.8619
stephaniejsobieski@gmail.com

Summary
Experienced secondary English educator with experience working with at-risk and disadvantaged youth. Dedicated
to student growth and success by creating a caring, challenging, and respectful classroom environment in which
students engage in student-centered learning experiences. Experienced with differentiated instruction and
incorporating a variety of learning styles to meet individual student needs.

Summary of Qualifications

Strong understanding of pedagogy and

assessment methods
Ability to build rapport with students
Experience working with ESL students
Can create a safe learning environment
through classroom management practices
Knowledgeable about assistive technologies
Experience proctoring testing such as the
ACT
Proficient and experienced in creating
lessons linked to the Common Core
Knowledgeable and experienced with IEPs
and 504s
Capable of teaching and interacting with a
diverse group of students

Knowledgeable about multiple intelligences

Trained as a College Positive Volunteer
Knowledgeable about Positive Youth
Development
Coordinated a service learning project
Created and facilitated after school study
group
Coordinated career exploration activities
Coordinated college access activities
Experience with blended and flipped
classrooms
Strong communication skills

Experience
AmeriCorps Mentoring to Access Mentor
Nov. 2014-present
Escanaba High School/Gladstone Area High SchoolEscanaba, MI/Gladstone, MI
Worked closely with at-risk youth in grades 9 and 10. Mentored them in areas relating to academics, career
and college access and readiness, and healthy academic mindsets. Also worked with students in grades 11
and 12 to help them prepare for college.
Secondary English Teaching Internship & Teaching Practicum
Gladstone High SchoolGladstone, MI
Oct. 2014-May 2014
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Taught 10 and 11 grade English, American Literature and British Literature respectively. Effectively
created and implemented lessons that supported Michigans Common Core State Standards and school
curriculum. Worked closely with special education teachers to provide effective accommodations and
interventions. Practiced timeliness in figuring and recording grades and providing students with feedback.
Writing Tutor & ESL Tutor
Northern Michigan University Writing CenterMarquette, MI
Aug. 2011-December 2013
Helped native and non-native speaking students develop their abilities as writers by assessing their
strengths and weaknesses and preparing learning activities that addressed their individual needs. Tutoring
sessions were focused on acquisition of grammar, higher order concerns (organization, flow, and idea
development), norms of academic writing, and appropriate style and tone. I monitored students progress
and reported to and collaborated with their instructors.
Secondary English Education Field Experiences
Big Bay de Noc School (Grades 9-12)
March 2013-April 2013

Bothwell Middle School (8th grade)

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy (Grades 6th & 7th)

Sept. 2012-Dec. 2012

Sept. 2012-Dec. 2012

Education
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI
Bachelor of Science, English & Social Studies Secondary Education

GPA 3.7
8 consecutive semesters on the Deans list
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Certifications

CPR & First Aid Certified

Passed English & Social Studies MTTCs
Certification anticipated

References
Dane Quigley
Secondary English Teacher
Gladstone Area High School
320-333-4823
dquigley@gladstone.k12.mi.us
Kia Jane Richmond, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, English Education
Northern Michigan University
906-227-2713 office / 906-228-3358 home / 817-683-4980 cell
krichmon@nmu.edu
David Florenski
Guidance Counselor
Gladstone Area High School
906-748-3075
dflorens@gladstone.k12.mi.us
Brady Downey
Principal
Gladstone Area High School
906-789-8314
bdowney@gladstone.k12.mi.us

Aug. 2009-May 2014