Heather Sofran
Passionate Educational Leader Hoping to SPARK Change and Create Synergy in any Organization
Heather Sofran
President
Marian High School
248.644.1946
About
MY BACKGROUND
I have been an educator for the last 24 years. From teacher, to school administrator, to coach, and athletic director - I have gained a wealth of experience from every angle of school management. I am extremely passionate about creating an environment beneficial for all learners, as well as cultivating a school climate that is exciting, energetic, positive, and allows for maximum student growth and achievement.
Education
2021-2022
Central Michigan University
Masters+ Coursework
Educational Leadership
2003-2005
Marygrove College
Master in the Art of Teaching ~ 4.0 G.P.A, Summa Cum Laude
1996-2000
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Elementary Education and a Concentration in Science
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BGSU Activities and Awards: Magna Cum Laude, National Honor Society, President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Full Scholarship Athlete (Volleyball) ’96, ’97, ’98, ’99, Team Captain ’98, ’99, MAC Commissioner’s Award Recipient, NCAA
Division 1 Female Athlete of the Year Nominee (for Service, Leadership, Academics, and Athletics), Member of the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Honor Roll, Member of Athletes in Action, Member of Campus Crusade for Christ
1996
Marian High School ~ GO MUSTANGS!
President,
Marian High School
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Other Work Experience
2018- 2023
Assistant Principal ~ St. Regis Catholic School
Athletic Director (2021-2022 School Year)
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Assisted/managed all aspects of school
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Initiated, created, designed, and implemented school-wide house system
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Managed and maintained school’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
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Wrote and/or edited school communications
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Managed teacher observations and staff professional growth
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Created marketing videos for school promotion
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Assisted in managing school budget and personnel
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Evaluated curriculum and educational supports
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Interpreted Star data results for school score improvement
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In charge of all-school schedule and individually scheduling each Academy student
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Maintained school’s behavioral system
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Provided all school professional development and conducted staff meetings
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Oversaw school’s accreditation and self-study
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Led staff to flip from in-person to virtual learning in one week – March 2020
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Managed and implemented school virtual schedule, Microsoft Teams, and created a school website for online learning that housed all curricular content during virtual learning
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Created Covid-19 Pandemic Response Plan
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Created and maintained weekly Raider of the Week Program
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Designed, created, and completed school yearbook (2018, 2020)
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Served on School Advancement Committee and helped facilitate advancement ideas and events
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Helped to create and maintain all-school building safety plans and drills
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Led open houses and back-to-school events
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Athletic Director Experience: Managed 29 CYO sports teams ~ coaches, website, registration, uniforms, finances, and ran every home sporting event.
2012-2018 Teacher, St. Regis Catholic School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Full time teacher, all subject areas (Second Grade 2014-2018, Fourth Grade 2013-2014, Substitute/ Long Term Substitute (2012-2013)
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Strategic Plan Committee (2018)
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Science Department Co-Chair (2017-2018)
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Led department staff meetings, assessed and monitored curriculum alignment with NGSS, organized school-wide Science Day ~ handling finances and presenters
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Trained in the Danielson Model of Teacher Evaluation (2017)
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School-Wide STEM Coordinator (2015-2017)
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Purchased and promoted the implementation of STEM products, designed innovative STEM centers to incorporate into the curriculum
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Designed, led, and taught after-school STEM Program (2016-2018)
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Microsoft 365 Leadership Team (2014-2016)
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Led and assisted staff in the implementation of Microsoft 365, attended PD and seminars to instruct staff on Microsoft 365
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Led Staff Meetings and Professional Development (2016)
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Content area: Discovery Education Network Classroom Implementation
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Discovery Educator STAR Teacher – Leadership Council (2016-2018)
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St. Regis Teacher of the Year AOD (2016-2017)
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Served on interview panels for new teacher candidates
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Hosted AOD Professional Development on Differentiated Math and Science Centers (2016)
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Presented at AOD Fall Teacher Conference (2016)
“Differentiation for the 21st Century Learner”
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Wrote and was the recipient of a 2015 Reflex Math Educator Grant
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Served on St. Anne’s Site Accreditation Team (2016)
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Member of the St. Regis School Accreditation Committee (2012-2014)
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Curriculum Review and Textbook Selection Committees - Math (2014) and Science (2015)
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Excelled in; Lesson planning, curriculum mapping, newsletters, parent communications, maintaining digital portfolios, creating a warm and caring classroom environment, and meeting the needs of all learners
2002-2007
Third Grade Teacher – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Beverly Hills, MI
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Full time teacher, all subject areas
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Served as Science Curriculum Coordinator for grades K-5
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Assisted in school marketing – creating brochures and promotional materials
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Led and planned school-wide Science Olympiad
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Excelled in creating assessments and dynamic, innovative lesson plans
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Implemented Smart Boards and computers into daily lessons and activities
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Led and designed web scavenger hunts for thematic units
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Served on school accreditation committee
2000-2002
Third Grade Teacher – Connor Creek Academy, Warren, MI
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Full time teacher, all subject areas
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Level Team Leader
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Science Curriculum Chair – 3rd Grade
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Focused on creative teaching and the incorporation of technology
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Helped formulate student IEP’s
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Participated in curriculum development
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Frequently used team teaching as an effective instructional strategy
Skills
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Strengths ...
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Public speaking
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Written communication
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Quick problem solving
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Intuitive decision making
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Team building
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Employee management
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Evaluation of employee performance
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Scheduling
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Budget analysis and decisions
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Innovation and creativity
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Reflective thinking
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Flexibility
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Approachability
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Creating staff culture
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Facilitating organizational change
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Tech Savvy
Examples of Promotional Videos that I created ...
General School Promotion
The St. Regis House System that I Initiated, Designed, and Implemented
Played at the 2022 St. Regis Gala for Fundraising
2021-2022 Sports Success
The below videos are in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic - made to unify and inspire ...
Christmas Time
Happy New Year
Letters of Recommendation
The Sofrans
Hello
My family and I live in Beverly Hills, MI. My husband (David) and I have known each other since preschool. We attended Our Lady of Refuge for first through eighth grade together. He graduated from Brother Rice High School and played college football at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. I went to Marian High School and played college volleyball at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. David is the Associate Athletic Director at Catholic Central High School. My son (Peyton) is a freshman at Catholic Central. My daughter (Sadie) will be a freshman at Marian in the fall. We have a Bernese Mountain Dog named, Thor. We love sports, traveling, and being together!
