Maria Skoufos Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Sherwood Elementary School

-Trained in LETRS based on the Science of Reading-Kagan Cooperative Learning-MTSS-Instruction aligned with Marzano’s Instructional Framework

Oriole Park Aquatic Center

Lifeguard at Oriole Park Aquatic Center for four seasons, assistant manager for one season, and head manager for three seasons. Swim lesson manager for 2021 season. Certifications:-Ellis and Associates Instructor certified-CPR/First Aid certified for child and adultResponsibilities:-Lifeguard Trainer/teacher-Scheduled all lifeguard and manager shifts through Sling while accommodating time off requests.-Organized swim lesson classes based on students' ages and abilities.-Scheduled private swim lessons with the student and instructor.-Assisted patrons by listening and answering questions.-Maintained the correct amount of cash by checking in with cashiers.-Monitored lifeguards on duty to ensure a safe experience for patrons.-Promoted a positive work environment through positive communication and incentives-Completed end of the summer evaluations to each staff member.-Maintained open communication with the recreation supervisor and superintendent of recreation.

Oriole Park Aquatic Center

Taught swim students from 6 mo. to 10 years old.Responsibilities:-Maintain the safety of all students-Communicate with parents on their child’s performance-Keep track of student progress through biweekly assessments-Incorporate games and different techniques to instruction considering each student's comfort level

Morton Grove, Illinois

BASE is an after school care program located at Hynes Elementary School. Responsibilities:-Monitor students as they play-Assist students with their homework through guiding questions-Plan and execute weekly crafts-Communicate with parents on behavior and important announcements-Maintain a clean environment by sanitizing tables and sweeping

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

2nd grade student teacher.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Tutor for undergrad students seeking help in their writing. Responsibilities:-Tutor assigned students throughout the semester-Tutor students who drop in the Writing Center-Use guiding questions to help advisees edit their own writing-Present to classes on what the Writing Center at North Park is about-Conduct interviews for future writing advisors-Create biweekly grammar quizzes on Google Forms for the staff to improve their grammar skills.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

2nd year Resident Assistant for upper classmen housing.-Fostered the development of relationships among 18 residents-Planned and implemented programs that followed the residential life curriculum (healthy living, Christian life, intercultural, city-centered, and independence)-Advised residents who had concerns about themselves or their living situation-Created flyers for meetings and programs through Canva-Managed administrative duties: budgeting, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers-Assisted in the interviewing of new RAs-Created semester bulletin boards and name tags

Chicago, Illinois

Volunteer work through North Park University at North Park Covenant Church. Tutored 2019-2020 until the pandemic happened in March. Tutoring resumed February 2022. During the 2021-2022 school year, I was the student coordinator.As tutor:-One on one tutored a fourth grade student in math and writing-Created weekly activities for when the student was finished with their homework.As coordinator:-Recruited tutors during club fairs at North Park University-Created flyers on Canva to promote Peterson Tutoring-Communicated through email and Zoom between the campus pastor and the tutoring coordinator from North Park Covenant church-Emailed North Park University tutors throughout the year

Hickory Point School, Northbrook, Il

2nd grade student teacher in a class with three ESL students.-Developed differentiated lesson plans aligned with the Common Core.-Planned a poetry unit following the Lucy Calkins curriculum.-Assessed students through the Edulastic platform.-Benchmarked students using the Fountas and Pinnell BAS.-Participated in PD days, weekly staff meetings, and parent teacher conf.-Managed classroom of 19 using positive behavior management strategies aligned with PBIS.

Norwood Park, Illinois, United States

Facilitator for Norwood Park Math ClubResponsibilities:-Manage a classroom of 1st graders to 5th graders for one hour-Assist with math homework-Provide math activities/games

Norwood Park, Chicago, Il

5th grade English Language Arts student teacher observing and teaching one lesson every other day. -Facilitated the afterschool Math Club for 20 students in grades 1st-5th-Planned and executed lessons on text structure following the Lucy Calkins curriculum-Facilitated guided reading groups-Created formative assessments to guide further instruction-Prepared differentiated math activities for Math Club along with creating routines

Solomon Elementary School

-Assisted with daily routines in special education classrooms from preschool to 8th grade-Assisted in general education classrooms by checking in with students and asking guiding questions-Organized a classroom library according to Fountas and Pinnell levels-Organized technology that needed to be moved offsite-Helped with recess duty

Niles, Illinois, United States

-Organized store floor-Attended to customer questions

-Assisted voters in the voting process-Checked voters in through the technology given-Attended training on procedures and voting technology

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

-Fulfilled orders through Amazon Prime in efficient time-Delivered orders to customers in their car-Navigated the Amazon shopper app and Whole Foods Market floor-Maintained a 6ft distance from coworkers and customers

Chicago, Illinois

Supervise students from kindergarten to sixth grade during recess time. Responsibilities:-Enforced school and playground rules-Was on the lookout for bullying or possible fights-Assisted students to the nurse’s office-Set up and cleaned up extra playground equipment-Communicated with staff-Created positive relationships with students

Niles, Illinois

-Sorted and shelved books -Filled out passport applications -Communicated with staff regularly-Completed assigned tasks in a timely manner

Indianapolis, Indiana

-Completed opening procedures such as testing the pool water, unlocking doors, and turning on sauna.-Interacted with patrons to answer any questions-Communicated with front desk staff-Participated in inservice trainings

Niles, Illinois

Teacher Assistant for kindergarteners in a summer enrichment class. -Helped students with writing, reading, and math skills -Monitored each child’s behavior -Communicated with the teacher on daily plans

Morton Grove, Illinois

-Shadowed the pharmacist on duty-Filled and sorted prescriptions -Scanned documents -Checked expiration dates on medication

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Education with endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Middle School Social Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Elementary Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, Peterson Tutoring, Resident Assistant, Orientation Leader, Writing Center Tutor, Note.

Elementary Education And Teaching, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Women’s Volleyball, Emerging Leaders, Phi Theta Kappa20 hours of observations at Avoca West Elementary School.

Pre-Pharmacy Studies, First Year

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, Women’s Club Volleyball

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Water Polo, National Honors Society, Rotary Interact, Family Career and Community.

Master Of Education - Med, Teaching English Learners