Kelly A.

Sohner
304 N. Jordan St. Apt. 302
Alexandria, VA 22304
k_sohner@yahoo.com
714-423-7067
http://vizualize.me/KellySohner?r=KellySoh

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Professional Profile
T.C. Williams High School- Alexandria City Public Schools
2014-2015
AVID 10 & 11 Teacher
Provide students with the support and life skills needed to advance via their individual determination.
Engage students in critical reading and writing activities
Promote technical literacy and development of 21st century skills
Focus on organization and note-taking
Facilitate peer tutorials
Create lessons that connect the students to the material
Uphold the ideals of respect and courtesy in the classroom
Build and utilize playlists on the Amplify Tablet
Communicate and provide resources to students via the Black Board website
Anthony Saville Middle School- Clark County School District
2013-2014
English Language Arts Teacher, Student Council Advisor,
2013-2014
and Speech and Debate Advisor
Engage students in activities that promote academic advancement and facilitate collaborative learning
Utilize research-based strategies to support student learning
Implement formative and summative assessments to check for understanding
Create and lead an award winning Speech and Debate team in local competitions
Lead Student Council in community service and school activities
Sierra Preparatory Academy- Santa Ana Unified School District
2011-2013
English Language Arts Teacher and AVID Coordinator
2011-2013
Collaboration on State Standards to create lesson plans as well as both formative and formal
assessments
Avid Site Coordinator
Taught a 9th period English Language Arts Intervention class for struggling students
Lead weekly grade-level department meetings to promote group collaboration, support and common
lesson planning
Member of the School Site Council and engaged in thoughtful decision making that would continue
to support and develop the school
BALL JR. HIGH SCHOOL- Anaheim Union High School District
2010-2011
Student Teacher
2010-2011
Develop lesson plans that support California State Content Standards
Direct students to engage in independent and group activities to support higher learning
Encourage students to use academic language both in and out of the classroom

Substitute Teacher
2011
Guide students through daily instructions provided by their Teacher. Provide classroom support in the
event of a regular teachers absence
Maintain effective classroom management
Complete and collect all class work

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Disneyland Resort

1998 to 2011
Assistant Manager
2000 to 2011
Administer all elements of the world-famous Disney costumed Characters while facilitating magical
memories for the Guests during their visit at the Disneyland Resort.
Support efficient activity of locations and areas for daily operation.
Collaborate with multiple Lines of Business to build initiatives for elevating the Character
experience.
Oversee 5-75 Cast Members during daily operation.
Manage Characters-Imaging involvement in Special Events.
Present information and assistance to Guests to create a positive experience.

EDUCATION
2014 to 2015 M Ed. Adolescent Literacy
Concordia University Portland
2010 to 2011 Teacher Credential Program
California State University, Fullerton
2006 to 2010 Bachelor of Arts, English
California State University, Fullerton
2006 Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Cypress College
2000 to 2006 Liberal Arts
Fullerton College
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Technology Cohort- ACPS Spring 2015
UCI CALL Lesson Study SAUSD 2012-2013 School Year
University of California Riverside Gate Certification In progress
AVID Summer Institute August 2012
Pivot Learning SAUSD 2011-2012 School Year
UCI CALL Training SAUSD 2011-2012 School Year
AVID Coordinator Workshops OCDE 2011-2012 School Year
CSUF Content Literacy Summer Seminar California State University Fullerton July 2011
Attended a three session series on Content Literacy and the use of practical methods designed to develop
content specific literacy for middle and high school students.
AVID Tutorial Workshop Anaheim Union High School District December 2010
Attended a one-day workshop that focused on how to properly organize and execute class tutorials within
the parameters of the AVID program.
PUBLICATIONS
"The Agenda." Poem published in edited collection Reflections by Harry Kellner

CERTIFICATION

California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential- SB 2042 (Examination)

Nevada Single Subject Teaching Credential
Virginia Single Subject Teaching Credential English
CPR- Infant, Child, Adult
First Aid
Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Student Winners
Kendallee Walker- Painting 2015 Gold Key
Mikayla Brandao- Poetry 2015 Silver Key
Tyler Sadama- Short Story 2014 Silver Key