Sophia L.

Buffalino
2464 Milkhouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 223-7469, tenshinaru@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelor in English Education with Minor in Mandarin and Chinese Cultural Studies
Montana State University Bozeman, MT
Expected Graduation Date: December 2017 Overall GPA 3.15

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Special Education Class Assistant Bozeman High School, Bozeman, MT 2009-2012

Worked with students of all ages and backgrounds successfully and responsibly.
Established effective communication with students and parents.
Focused on the development of social skills and creation of a safe environment.

Co-Teacher 4th Grade Fine Arts Class Petra Academy, Bozeman, MT 2013-2014
Encouraged students to express original ideas.
Facilitated collaborative projects and stations.
Developed classroom activities that encouraged participation.

English Language Teacher 7th Grade Class , (Shanghai, China) 2014-2015

Evaluated the progress of each student and provided constructive feedback.
Created Learning through Voice program focused on popular song translation.
Created positive environment for students to expand communication skills.

Teacher Assistant 10th Grade Language Arts Class Belgrade High School, Belgrade, MT
2015-2015
Assisted teacher in grading and organization of homework collection.
Observed classroom instruction and helped expand classroom activities.
Observed students and documented findings on discourse and participation.

Practicum Experience Park High School Livingston, MT January 2017 to April 2017
Assisted with numerous lessons and class management
Worked alongside struggling readers with individualized work plans
Observed numerous lessons and documented class progress

Student Teaching Experience Belgrade High School Belgrade, MT August 2017 to

December 2017
Designed multiple programs to enable student reading success
Brought language diversity into the classroom through Mandarin characters
Helped found the Korean Culture Club

References will be provided upon request

RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Eagle Mount Volunteer Eagle Mount, Bozeman, MT 2013-2015

Private English Tutor Bozeman, MT 2014-Present

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS:

Freshman Premier Scholarship Montana State University, 2012

Shanghai Ocean University Grant Montana State University, 2014
Mirrielees Poetry Prize Montana State University, 2016

WORK HISTORY

Buffalino Chiropractic
June 2010 -2015
Bozeman, MT
Job Title: Secretary
Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates.
Compiled company information and related material and distributed it to
candidates.
Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget.

Montana White Tails

August 2013-2014
Bozeman, MT
Job Title: Housekeeping Manager
Cleaned and changed bedspreads, blankets and mattresses.
Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep them sanitary and clean.
Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.

JC Penneys
August 2015- Current
Bozeman, MT
Job Title: Retail Associate
Licensed specialist in bra fitting.
Greeted customers and helped them with their purchases.
Maintained a clean work environment.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Competitive Western and English Horseback Riding

Learning languages
Creative writing- i.e. poetry, short stories, etc.
References will be provided upon request
 Commissioned Art business

References will be provided upon request