Christina H.

Sohn
chs8w@virginia.edu

Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
M.T., Secondary English (6-12 Certified), ESOL Endorsed. GPA: 3.9
M.A., English Language and Literature (5-year BA/MA Program). GPA: 3.6
B.A.,English Language and Literature, Media Studies, GPA: 3.8
Echols Scholar, College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program
Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Studied Korean Language and Media

May 2015
August 2012
May 2011

June 2009-August 2009

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher. Fluvanna County High School, Palmyra, VA.
August 2014-November 2014
Assumed all instructional responsibilities for 5 English classes including 10th grade Honors, 11th grade Academic,
and AP Language and Composition
Implemented Virginia Standards of Learning-based instruction resulting in a 100% pass rate for 11th grade class
Writing SOL test
Successfully engaged students through varied methods including small group work, effective moderation of class
discussion, SOL brainstorming activities, and essay writing modeling and scaffolding
Used AP Standards as launching point for teaching Their Eyes Were Watching God, solidifying the formal writing
process, and facilitating discussion on identity development
Teaching Practicum. Buford Middle School, Charlottesville, VA.
September 2013-May 2014
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Instructed lessons in a 7 grade English classroom regarding grammar, reading, and writing instruction
Teaching Practicum. Charlottesville City and County Schools, Charlottesville, VA. August 2013-May 2014
Tutored English Language Learners in various subject areas at Albemarle High School
Led small groups of 9th graders in Charlottesville High Schools AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
program using Socratic questioning

Related Experience
ESOL Teaching Practicum. Johnson Elementary School, Charlottesville, VA.
Teaching Assistant. Saturday Enrichment Program, Charlottesville, VA.
Verbal Tutor. C2 Education, Herndon, VA.
Brain Trainer. LearningRx, Reston, VA.
Conference Planner. Graduate English Students Association, U.Va
Tutor. McLean A+ Academy. McLean, VA
Senior Staff Writer. Cavalier Daily, U.Va.
Curriculum Intern. Center City Public Charter Schools, Washington, D.C.
Public Relations Intern. Womens Health Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Teacher. Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program, Fairfax, VA

January 2015-Present
March 2014-April 2014
October 2012-August 2013
September 2012-August 2013
August 2011-March 2012
June 2011-August 2011
September 2010-December 2010
June 2010-August 2010
January 2010-May 2010
July 2008-August 2008

Volunteer Experience
Mentor. Abundant Life Ministries, Charlottesville, VA
Tutor. Madison House Tutoring Program, Charlottesville, VA
ESL Assistant. VISAS Student Language Consultant Program, U.Va

August 2011-December 2011

September 2008-May 2011
September 2008-May 2009

Link to Teaching Portfolio: www.christinasohn.weebly.com