Sophia Palajac

840 South Highland Street

Dearborn, Michigan, 48124
(313)600-0247
sophia.palajac@hope.edu

Objective
To obtain a student teaching position in an elementary school classroom where I can implement creative and accommodating
teaching techniques to create an engaging learning environment in which all students are given the opportunity to develop their
academic and social skills.

Education
Hope College Holland, Michigan
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate with an Endorsement in Graduated December 2020
Special Education K-12 Learning Disabilities and Elementary
General Education K-8

Classroom Experience
Holland Heights Elementry Holland, Michigan
Teacher Assisstant: Kindergarten September 2016 - December 2016
Assisted in classroom activities
Guided student through and taught classroom stations
Observed and monitored lunch room and school playground
Actively observed classroom instruction and management techniques

Ready For Life Dearborn, Michigan

Teacher Assistance: College Program for Student's with January 2017 - December 2017
Disabilities
Guided class and table discussions
Scribed for a student on one of their college course exams
Provided constructive feedback
Taught and guided students with different forms of technologies

Woodside Elementary School Holland, Michigan

Teacher Assisstant: Kindergarten Classroom January 2018 - April 2018
Completed a running record on a student
Read to the class a picture book
Guided the class through a classroom song
Adminstered a math and writing test

Great Lakes Elementary School Holland, Michigan

Teacher Assisstant: Fifth Grade September 2018 - December 2019
Planned and implemented literary themed lessons for fifth grade students
Checked student's reading logs and gave them ClassDojo points
Created and lead a large group lesson
Learned about cooreporative learning and positive peer and teacher relationships

Zeeland West High School Zeeland, Michigan

Teacher Assistant: Ninth and Tenth Grades September 2018 - December 2018
Analyzed a students Individual Education Plan
Adminstered the ESTR-J assessment to one of the students
Provided individualized instruction to students during an Academic Support Class
Helped and guided students through their Chemistry Lab assignments

Zeeland Quest Elementary School Zeeland, Michigan

Teacher Assistant: Fifth-Seventh Grade January 2019 - May 2019
Developed and delivered a total of three different lessons
Attended a students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Adminstered the following five assessments with one of the students: Running Record; KTEA; Math Expression Curriculum
Based Measurement; Phonics First; Systematic Classroom Observation
Attended a district wide Benchmark meeting for fifth and sixth graders

Work Experience
Park and Recreation Assisstant

Dearborn Parks and Recreation Department- Dearborn, Michigan

Planned and organized park events for all nearby neighborhood children
Provided assistance both children and my fellow staff members with a friendly, helpful, and positive attitude.
Designed weekly schedules and lesson plans
Accommodated my crafts to meet the needs all of children keeping in mind their ages and skill level

Hope College Admissions

Overnight Host for Perspective Students- Holland, Michigan

Gave mini tours around campus
Helped them explore life as a college student by taking them to different events around campus
Created a warm and welcoming environment
Facilitated activities with my fellow team mates

College Leadership and Involvement

Hope College Swimming and Dive Team

Distance Swimmer- Holland, Michigan

Swam on the Hope College Women Swim and Dive team for two years
Motivated and supported my fellow team meet during both practices and swim meets
Supported the Holland community and helped motivate young children in being active
Mentored and helped our team manager who has a Intellectual Disability

Hope College Technology Team

Tech Team Attendee-Holland, Michigan

Created a Chalk and Wire account which encumbers all of my education assignments
Learned how to effectively integrate technology into the classroom
Educated and inspired by both veteran teachers and first-year teachers from nearby school districts
Developed a list of technologies that both students with a Learning Disability and/or Emotional Impairment can use