Sovi Pujols

Instructor, English

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Email
Phone
201-360-4613
Personal Pronouns
She/Her
Language(s) Spoken
English, Spanish
Nationality
Dominican Republic, United States
Doctorate
None
Master's
M.F.A., Creative Writing, The New School
Bachelor's
B.A., Writing, New Jersey City University
Associate's
Certifications
Hobbies/Interests
Sovi loves the outdoors, baking pies, and classic Hollywood Movies. When she is not exploring nature or perfecting her pie recipes, you can find her curled up on her couch enjoying spine-tingling horror flicks or immersed in Gothic literature.
Favorite Quote
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." -Albert Camus
Biography

Sovi is an instructor of English at the college. She fosters an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and empowers students to express themselves confidently. Through lively discussions and lessons that develop critical thinking and writing proficiency, she sparks a passion for lifelong learning while fostering mutual respect in her classroom.

Sovi has taught English at the college since 2014. Driven by her Hudson County roots, her primary goal is her students' success. She employs innovative teaching methods across her courses, aiming to nurture her students' academic growth with a dynamic approach. Her classroom benefits from diverse pedagogical expertise, as she has taught preschool to middle school in public and private elementary schools. Additionally, Sovi's CELTA certification from Cambridge University and her experience teaching ESL in New York City have further enhanced her instructional skills. Beyond academia, Sovi's interests extend to entrepreneurial ventures, including small business endeavors and innovative contributions to emerging media projects. Her poems, short stories, and non-fiction work have been published in various publications. At national conferences like TYCA, she has delivered presentations that promote inclusive and interactive education, emphasizing the significance of honoring and valuing each student's unique voice and learning style.