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Stephanie Sawaya https://stephaniesawaya.weebl
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Objective REFERENCES
To provide students with an equitable education while implementing scaffolding, Dr. Viviana Alexandrowicz

multicultural education, Positive Behavior Intervention, Gardner’s multiple intelligences, USD Education Professor
Email: vivianaa@sandiego.edu
changemaking, and restorative practices. To create a safe classroom environment where
Allison Nelson
all students have the opportunity to grow regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, or
PRIDE Academy 1st Grade Teacher
religion. Number: 619-249-5353
Email: allison.nelson@santeesd.net
Education Sarahn Marino

University of San Diego: September 2017-May 2019 Johnson Elementary 5th Grade Teacher
o Master of Curriculum and Instruction Email:marinos@cajonvalley.net
o Multiple Subjects Credential Phone: 619-733-5775.
o Cumulative GPA 4.0 Kimberly Raoufpur
California State University of Fullerton: August 2012-May 2016 Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool
o Degree in Child and Adolescent Development Administrator
o Cumulative GPA 3.86
Phone: (858)205-5030
o Graduated with honors: Magna Cum Laude

Teaching and Internship Experience AWARDS

PRIDE Academy Student Teacher: August 2018- January 2019 -SOLES Dean’s Merit Scholarship
o Full time student teaching -Magna Cum Laude
o Planned, developed, and implemented changemaking lessons -California State University of
o Created Project Based Learning activities intersecting all subject areas Fullerton’s Community Engagement
o Taught inquiry based NGSS science lessons
Medal
o Developed and taught CGI math lessons
o Immersed students in social studies lessons
LANGUAGES
o Lead P.E. activities and rotations.
Fluent in French
o Created and instructed flexible reading groups
o Held one on one writing conferences with students
o Taught English language arts curriculum
o Positive Behavior Intervention classroom management
o Created a safe space for community circles
Johnson Elementary Student Teacher: September 2017- May 2018
o Part time students teaching
o Positive Behavior Intervention classroom management
o Implemented restorative justice behavior management
o Taught language arts, reading, and math
o Facilitated Project Based Learning lessons in science
o Taught math rotations and whole class math lessons
o Implemented Lucy Caulking’s writers workshop lessons.
o Lead guided reading groups
o Created and provided support to literature circles
Preschool Teacher: July 2017– Present
o Taught Socio Emotional education
o Built phonemic and phonological awareness
o Lead circle time
o Created innovative artwork activities
o Helped develop gross and fine motor skills
Court Appointed Special Advocate: December 2016- Present
o Work with foster children
o Creates fun activities for children to participate in
o Advocate for foster children’s wellbeing
o Write and present court reports and convey position before the court
o Attend CFT meeting while collaborating with children, their foster family, biological
family, lawyers, and social worker
Imagination Lab Research Assistant: January 2016- August 2016
o Coded and analyzed data
o Analyzed subject videos
o Statistical Package for the Social Science work
o Presented and Published research
Conversation Partner: January 2015- May 2016
o Assisted professors in oral communication classes
o Helped international students build language skills
o Facilitated group discussions
o Aided international students adapt to American culture
o Met with students one on one to aid with homework and conversation
skills
o Prepared students for the TOEFL exam
Commonwealth Elementary Internship: August 2015- May 2016
o Classroom management
o Assisted with lesson plans
o Taught and lead class lessons
CSUF Children’s Center Internship: January 2015 – May 2015
o Taught infants’ language and literacy skills
o Facilitated creative arts
o Supervised classroom activities
o Cared for infants
CAS 325A TA: January 2015- May 2015
o Facilitated and revised online forum discussion boards
o Aided students with research papers
o Helped students with test preparation
o Answered students emails and questions
Clubs and Organizations
Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association Professional Career and Development
Manager: August 2015- May 2016
o Contacted guest speakers
o Coordinated conferences
o Scheduled office hours
o Notified members of career and internship opportunities
o Aided members with professional development
Student California Teachers Association Social Media Director: August 2015 – May 2016
o Lead Facebook page
o Updated bulletin board
o Edited CSUF SCTA webpage
o Assisted with annual conference
Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association: August 2014-May 2016
o Community service opportunities with children and organizations
o Professional development and leadership skills development
Student California Teachers Association: August 2014 – May 2016
o Attended conferences
o Performed community services