Sydney
ac Horning
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ABOUT
I am seeking an
elementary teaching
position in a school that
supports my goal of
sparking students’ love
for learning by making
learning fun. I will
nurture confident and
capable students who
are lifelong learners.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY
CLARK UNIVERSITY | 2009 - 2013
MASTERS IN EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | 2016-2018
EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
LA COSTA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |  2020-2021
Worked as part of the TIDE (Teaching Independence
through Differentiated Education) program teaching
students with severe special needs
Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans
that meet educational standards and the specific
needs of students within the classroom
Provided direct one-on-one support to students,
which included helping with socialization and
everyday tasks such as eating, using the bathroom, or
utilizing classroom materials
Assisted with IEP goals with students and monitored
student progress and performance
Lead a variety of classroom activities aimed at
building students’ social, behavioral, and mental
health.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
SAINT JOHN SCHOOL |  2019-2020
Planned and implemented a developmentally and age
appropriate curriculum and taught subjects including:
Mathematics, Literature, Science, Art, and Religion
Conducted daily classroom activities to meet the
social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of each
child
Supervised children during play periods, meals and
other non classroom activities
Effectively communicated with parents on a regular
basis
Created a nurturing and positive learning environment
that enabled each child to develop their potential
EXPERIENCE

INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
SAINT JOHN SCHOOL |  2018- 2019
Worked in Learning Support by working with
students individually or in small groups in reading,
reading comprehension, writing, and math
Taught students Kindergarten through fifth grade
Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans
for the specific needs of students

VOLLEYBALL COACH
SAINT JOHN SCHOOL |  2018-2019
Organized and planned all Junior Varsity fifth and
sixth grade girls practices, matches, and functions
Created a positive team atmosphere
Facilitated spirit of sportsmanship, social
development, and positive relationships in student
athletes
Motivated, trained, and conducted fundamental
volleyball mechanics, techniques, and drills for
individual players and team athletes to fully develop
their skills

STUDNET TEACHER
OCEAN BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2017 -2018
Created lessons and taught a wide range of subjects
in Transitional Kindergarten
Created a classroom environment that was
stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to student
needs
Used effective classroom management skills to teach
Transitional Kindergarten students skills to develop a
strong academic foundation

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER

BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH SCHOOL | 2016- 2017
Developed lessons and taught subjects including:
mathematics, English, literature, science, social
studies, art, and religion for fourth grade students
Created a fun and safe learning environment by using
positive reinforcement strategies
Communicated with parents and guardians

INFANT TEACHER
THE KIDS BAY LEARNING CENTER | 2014 - 2015
Provided daily care for infants and toddlers by
feeding, changing diapers, coordinating nap and play
time
Encouraged an environment for creative excellence
by enhancing the art program in the infant room
Developed positive, bonding relationships
EXPERIENCE

PLAYSPACE ACTIVITY LEADER

HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN | 2012 - 2013
Volunteered weekly for a nonprofit organization
dedicated to improving the lives of young homeless
children and their families by ensuring that they are
prepared for school success
Supervised children ages varying from infants to eight
years old every week
Displayed a strong ability to lead and direct through
activities including: reading, arts and crafts, and games

SPORTS COORDINATOR
UNIFIED SPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS |  2012 - 2013
Ran a nonprofit organization that organized sports
games for children with disabilities
Played sports with children with special needs every
Saturday for two hours
Lead activities and games
Started at Clark University and implemented to other
schools

TEACHER'S AIDE
WOODLAND ACADEMY |  2012 - 2013
Assisted teaching in a preschool classroom
Fostered positive classroom culture by executing
classroom management systems and procedures

TEACHER'S AIDE
GODDARD SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
2011 -2012
Volunteered in a classroom with third and fourth grade
students with special needs
Regularly helped diverse learners master daily objectives
Tutored students one-on-one in writing, reading
comprehension, and math

SITE COORDINATOR
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | 2009- 2013

Organized weekly and monthly meetings for the staff

and implemented a goal oriented vision
Reviewed and collected evaluations on how individual
matches were going
Mentored a child weekly at Woodland Academy by
building a bond with a first grade student
Participated in activities such as: tutoring, attending
field trips, helping with homework, arts and crafts,
and playing games