Sofia Diaz Email & Phone Number

South Lyon, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

● Programs taught: Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and On Cloud Nine●Conduct one-on-one literacy tutoring via a lesson plan, in-person and online for K-12 students● Implement Socratic questioning techniques to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills ● Take detailed tutoring session notes, give out Magical Learning Moments and stars, etc. ● Engage with students through interactive activities to create a dynamic and fun learning environment.● Interact positively and professionally with clients and staff to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment● Restorative Behavior Redirection

-Coordinated with classroom and Special Education teachers on modifications to classwork -Implemented students' behavior plans -Engaged with children to enhance and encourage learning-Helped students to self-regulate-Monitored the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions

Remote

Supervisors: Dr. Kristin Rispoli, Mackenzie Norman, and Nick Warren -Read annual IEP goals for Autistic students and categorized them as "social," "communication," "learning and work skills," "motor," or "sensory." -Attended biweekly meetings via Zoom- shared any insights from the week and questions about coding IEPs as we practiced learning how to code them. -Prepared questions and ideas for the coding system -Trained in FERPA and HIPPA-Redacted IEPs-Coordinated with individuals at the Ingham Intermediate School District We will be trained in coding for which IEPs are of quality standards and which need improvement and how they could be improved.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

- Instructed small groups (2-4 kiddos) of kindergarten students on reading and writing; learning games (e.g., practice with phonics: beginning, middle, and ending sounds)- Helped individual students as needed with questions on their Lexia homework- Tested individual students on sight words, alphabet, and reading to log their progress; paperwork- Read aloud to children (one-on-one, small groups, and the full class) in an enthusiastic and theatrical way, conducive to their learning and development, asking them comprehension questions at the end and along the way. - Guided children who are struggling to learn to read and write- Guided students who struggled with behavioral challenges through coregulation and mindfulness- Assisted in El Sol students' field trip to Kalamazoo College-Assisted Communities in Schools with their gardening project

Twin Lake, Michigan, United States

-Administered medications 4x daily, 7 days per week -Administered rapid COVID tests-Charted and completed first aid and mental health treatments-Prioritized campers based on their needs through triage -Cared for children who vomited, had a fever, had strep, missed home/struggled with their mental health at Rear Station-Completed multiple overnight shifts each camp session-Did biohazard laundry

Twin Lake, Mi

-Administered medications and COVID tests -Charted and completed first aid and mental health treatments-Prioritized campers through triage - e.g., panic attack vs. band aid -Cared for children who vomited, had a fever, had strep, missed home/struggled with their mental health at Rear Station-Accompanied campers on visits to urgent care-Completed multiple overnight shifts each camp session-Did biohazard laundry

- Attended weekly meetings - Learned how to use 1Cademy, a Literature Review synthesis program - Researched neuroscience 3x weekly - Gave biweekly presentations-Gained confidence in Literature Review Writing

I was a TA for Dr. Karyn Boatwright's Psychopathology class. I oversaw 2 panels for 2 sections of the class, an ADHD panel and navigating transphobia Q&A panel. Responsibilities include: -Attended 3 weekly meetings: 1 with the AM class, 1 with the PM class, and 1 meeting with the other TAs and our supervisor, Dr. Karyn Boatwright. -Met with students 1-on-1 as requested -Planned weekly meeting outlines for the AM and PM classes - Researched ways to increase students' virtual engagement -Researched the intersectional transgender experience and multimedia on this topic-Researched the intersectional ADHD experience and multimedia on this topic -Sent students reminders about upcoming deadlines -Helped students with whatever they needed help and support with, inside and outside of class e.g., panel project questions, mental health, etc.

South Lyon, Michigan, United States

-Provided a safe, clean, and nurturing environment conducive to child development-Changed diapers-Played outside with children-Read books to children-Supervised meal and snack times -Wrote detailed daily reports for each child-Helped children to develop their emotional toolboxes through sitting with their emotions, coregulation, and mindfulness-Fostered resilience and a positive environment in which the children were free to learn and grow at their own pace and however they learn best.

-Scheduled meetings with students -Attended 3 weekly meetings: 1 with the AM class, 1 with the PM class, and 1 meeting with the other TAs and our supervisor, Dr. Karyn Boatwright. -Met with students 1-on-1 as requested -Held office hours-Planned weekly meeting outlines for the AM and PM classes - including accountability plans and student engagement (e.g., virtual icebreakers)- Researched ways to increase students' virtual engagement -Researched the intersectional transgender experience and multimedia on this topic-Researched the intersectional ADHD experience and multimedia on this topic -Sent students reminders about upcoming deadlines-Reached out to individual students as needed to check in on their progress -Helped students with whatever they needed help and support with, inside and outside of class e.g., panel project questions, mental health, etc.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology With A Focus On Neuroscience And Intersectionally Trauma-Informed Child Development, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President of Learning to Love Our Brains, Flutist in Symphonic Band, and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta.

Non-Degree, Post-Bacc Prereqs For Ot Grad School, Health Sciences

Study Abroad - Bachelor'S Degree, Spanish

Activities and Societies: ICRP (Integrated Cultural Research Project): I observed speech therapists and occupational therapists.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Marching band, flute choir, pit orchestra, honors band; musical theatre