Sydney Sorensen is pursuing a M.Ed. in Elementary Education at the University of Mary Washington. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Christopher Newport University with minors in Childhood Studies and Sociology. Her experience includes substitute teaching, working as a paraprofessional in a summer learning program, and completing a practicum at Winding Creek Elementary School.

1. SYDNEY SORENSEN
1390 Charleston St., King George, VA 22485 ▪ (757)362-7962 ▪ sydney.kp.sorensen@gmail.com
Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA Completed: May 2016
B.A., Psychology, Minors in Childhood Studies and Sociology Cumulative GPA: 3.2
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA Expected graduation: May 2018
M.Ed, Elementary Education Cumulative GPA: In progress
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher, Fredericksburg City Schools September 2016-Present
 Follow and facilitate instructional lesson plans left by classroom teachers
 Ensure safety and wellbeing of school aged children
 Demonstrate reliability and dedication to school district, schools, administration, teachers, and students
Paraprofessional - Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program, King George, VA June 2016- August 2016
 Facilitate enriching activities for twenty rising third graders to aid in their learning throughout summer months
 Lead guided reading and guided math groups of all skill levels throughout the summer months to ensure great
test scores at school
Resident Assistant: CNU Office of Residence Life, Newport News, VA August 2014-May 2016
 Provide leadership and mentoring to freshmen residential students
 Enforce all University and Residence Life regulations and policies in a fair and consistent manner, while
maintaining appropriate confidentiality
 Counsel students in the handling of issues regarding family, residential, and educational problems
 Complete administrative duties such as work the front desk, track residents, complete paperwork for
reimbursements, programming, health and safety inspections, incident reports, and weekly reports about my
residents
 Promote and role model a positive academic and social college experience
Orientation Leader (Crew Leader): CNU Office of Student Affairs, Newport News, VA June 2015
 Received extensive training from university staff in conflict management, group dynamics, and leadership
development with the other 23 crew leaders to prepare for the freshman orientation process
 Led team building activities, campus tours, and reflection discussions on how to succeed in the transition from
high school to college
 Facilitated personal growth and mentored four groups of incoming freshmen students
Waitress: Surf Rider Restaurant Group, Norfolk, VA Summers 2011-2014
 Demonstrated high levels of customer service while serving customers’ needs
 Trained and mentored new wait staff thoroughly to ensure best staff for restaurant
 Open and closed the restaurant by handling financial and cleaning obligations
Practicum Experience
Practicum Student, Winding Creek Elementary School, Stafford, VA October 2016-Present
Skills and Knowledge
 Student Engagement
 Parent/Teacher
Communications
 Exceptional Learners
 Classroom Management
and Discipline
 IEP Documentation
 Technology Integration
 Lesson Plan Development
and Implementation
 K-12 Instruction (All
Subjects)