Jessica L. Sopko

I have been teaching since March 2014, but I have been working in various classrooms as a volunteer and tutor since the fall of 2008. In my years as a professional educator, I have taught 11 different courses, including Advanced Placement classes, EOC courses, academic and honors sections, and electives.

As of June 2024, I am taking a break from being in the classroom full-time to spend more time with my son. However, my passion for education had led me to become a private tutor so I can continue working with and helping students love learning.

I consistently strive to further my own education and knowledge of my craft, which has led me to pursue multiple certifications and attend numerous workshops. In 2019, I earned the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in English Language Arts - Adolescence and Young Adulthood. I am also certified to teach Advanced Placement courses English Literature and Composition and English Language and Composition.

I am a graduate of Penn State University (WE ARE!), where I received a secondary education degree with focuses in both English and Communications. During my collegiate career, I served as a tutor in multiple schools through both the Penn State Educational Partnership Program and Volunteers In Public Schools. A classroom is where I've always felt most comfortable and I hope to bring that same security to my students, whether we are face-to-face or virtual.

My love of teaching is what brought me to North Carolina -- although the sunshine and beaches aren't too bad either! I've truly made a home in this beautiful state and I can't picture myself anywhere else.

Degree:

• BS in Secondary Education with an English/Communications Teaching Option from Penn State University

Certifications:

• National Board Certification in ELA Adolescence through Young Adulthood

• 6-8 English Certification

• 9-12 English Certification

• AVID Certification

• Advanced Placement Certification