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Sonja Vitow

Sonja Vitow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer & Educator | PhD Candidate in Human Sexuality at Widener University

  • Education

    • Widener University

      2021 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Human Sexuality

    • Emerson College

      2010 - 2013
      MFA Creative Writing: Fiction

      Activities and Societies: Fiction Reader - Ploughshares, Fiction Reader - Redivider

    • The George Washington University

      2005 - 2009
      BA French Language & Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, German Language & Literature Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Editor - Le Culte du Moi Literary Magazine

  • Experience

    • Boston Preservation Alliance

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
      Graduate Intern

      Researched and wrote on various issues regarding historic building preservation. Performed administrative tasks such as data entry, mail-outs, office organization, copy-editing, and board member correspondences. Experience with event planning, public speaking, and informative presentations.

    • Meridian Academy

      Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
      French, Spanish, and Creative Writing Teacher

      -Teaching and curriculum development for French, Spanish and Creative Writing classes-French levels 1-4 (high school, all years)Spanish Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced (grades 8-12)-Academic advisor for 8th grade(2015-2018)-Planned and lead student trips to QuebecCity (2014, 2016, 2018), Ecuador (2015), Spain(2017)-Co-developed and advised high school/middle school mentorship program (2015-2018)-Co-developed and ran year-long interdisciplinary arts project (2016-2018)-Worked one-on-one as student advisor to year-long junior year research project(2014,2015, 2017)-Assisted with admissions and interview processes (2014-2018)-Trained new teachers within the World Language Department (2015-2018) Show less

    • The Winsor School

      Aug 2018 - Jun 2020
      High School World Language Teacher

      - Teaching and curriculum development for high school French classes (10-12th grades)- Teaching and curriculum development for high school Spanish 2 and 3

    • Self-employed

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2023
      World Languages Tutor

      Teaching/tutoring French and Spanish to individual students and small groups (middle school, high school, and adult learners)

    • Phillips Academy

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      High School Spanish Teacher

      Hired mid-semester to teach high school Spanish 2 (9th and 10th grades)

    • FUSE Compassionate Consulting, LLC.

      May 2023 - now
      Director of Educational Consultation

    • Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA

      Aug 2024 - now
      Professional Development Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DELE B2 (diploma de español lengua extranjera)

      Instituto Cervantes
      Jul 2017

    • DELF B2 (diplôme d'études en langue française)

      ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE INC
      Jul 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sonja Vitow
      2nd Prize, 2013 Zoetrope: All-Story Short Fiction Contest Zoetrope: All-Story Dec 2013
    • Awarded to Sonja Vitow
      American Academy of Poets Prize American Academy of Poets May 2013
    • Awarded to Sonja Vitow
      Emerson College Graduate Poetry Award, First Place Emerson College Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing May 2013
    • Awarded to Sonja Vitow
      Finalist - Short Story Award for New Writers Glimmer Train May 2013