Sara Lyn St. John's Resume
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Sara St. John
[email protected]
Objective
To obtain a teaching position where I will be able to create a safe community of learners. All students will be encouraged to believe that they have their own individual strengths. These strengths can be used to help every student reach his or her own potential with success. Everyone in the classroom, including myself, will be a learner and a teacher.
Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY- East Lansing, Michigan 2010-2012
Masters Degree (Currently Pursuing)
Completed 27 credits towards a Masters of Art in Education Degree
Concentration Areas: Literacy and Special Education
Completion of Graduate Study will be in Summer 2012
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY- East Lansing, Michigan
MSU Teacher Certification Program- 2008-2009
Completed 9 credits towards a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Certified K-5 in all subject areas by the state of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education- 2004-2008
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Spanish and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
Certifications
K-5 Elementary Education all Subject Areas by the State of Michigan
6-8 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) by State of Michigan
K-5 Elementary Education all Subject Areas by the State of Colorado
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid- Child & Adult
Teaching Experience
4th Grade Teacher September 2011-Current
West Village Academy- Dearborn, Michigan
2nd Grade Teacher November 2010-June 2011
Potter Elementary School- Flint Community Schools, Michigan
5th Grade Teacher 2009-2010 Monterey, Elementary School- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Selected Professional Development
“Smart Boards” October 2011
West Village Academy
“Write Steps” October 2011
West Village Academy
“Guided Reading” February 2011
Flint Community Schools
“Win-Win Discipline” September 2009
Kagan Training
“The Essential 55” August 2008
Presented by Ron Clark
Other Qualifications:
Technology: Proficient working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Smart Boards, ELMOs and web based programs, tasks, and research. Proficient working with all common business hardware, including desktop/laptop computers, copy machines, scanners, digital cameras, facsimiles, laminators, and overhead projectors.
Personal: I am a very self-motivated worker, both independently and in team setting groups. I am creative, punctual, and organized. I am structured yet compassionate and understanding to individual needs.
Sara St. John
[email protected]
Objective
To obtain a teaching position where I will be able to create a safe community of learners. All students will be encouraged to believe that they have their own individual strengths. These strengths can be used to help every student reach his or her own potential with success. Everyone in the classroom, including myself, will be a learner and a teacher.
Education
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY- East Lansing, Michigan 2010-2012
Masters Degree (Currently Pursuing)
Completed 27 credits towards a Masters of Art in Education Degree
Concentration Areas: Literacy and Special Education
Completion of Graduate Study will be in Summer 2012
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY- East Lansing, Michigan
MSU Teacher Certification Program- 2008-2009
Completed 9 credits towards a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Certified K-5 in all subject areas by the state of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education- 2004-2008
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Spanish and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language)
Certifications
K-5 Elementary Education all Subject Areas by the State of Michigan
6-8 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) by State of Michigan
K-5 Elementary Education all Subject Areas by the State of Colorado
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid- Child & Adult
Teaching Experience
4th Grade Teacher September 2011-Current
West Village Academy- Dearborn, Michigan
- Actively involved in grade level team collaboration and planning
- Differentiated instruction for students of ranging abilities within one classroom
- Continuously collected and analyzed student data to determine individual student needs (Data Cards, Data Walls, Quartly Data Analysis, Semester Data Analysis, Data Meetings)
- Independently instructed reading, math, writing, science and social studies curriculum aligned to Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and District Standards
- Evaluated student learning through a variety of assessments; DRA’s (Comprehension & Fluency), MEAP, ED Performance Benchmark Tests (District Test), pre and post tests, classroom observations, DOL's, Exit Slips, and end of unit/chapter tests
- Implemented and used positive behavior management techniques consistent with all students
- Involved in school wide programs and meetings; staff meetings, Data Meetings, IEP's Grade Level PLC's (Professional Learning Communities), Vertical PLC's, Professional Development, IST (Instructional Support Team), SIT (School Improvement Team), parent meetings, mentor meetings, Curriculum Mapping and Curriculum Writing meetings
- Communicated with parents through; phone calls, emails, notes home, monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, Corrective Action Plans (CAP), Friday Folders, weekly progress reports, student planner, and behavior contracts for individual students
- Used computerized programs to track student achievement; ED Performance (Tests and Learning Objectives), Zangle (Grades and Attendance), Excel (DRA and Data Assessment)
2nd Grade Teacher November 2010-June 2011
Potter Elementary School- Flint Community Schools, Michigan
- Actively involved in grade level team collaboration and planning
- Differentiated instruction for students of ranging abilities within one classroom
- Continuously collected and analyzed student data to determine individual student needs
- Independently instructed reading, math, writing, science and social studies curriculum aligned to Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and District standards
- Evaluated student learning through a variety of assessments; DIBEL’s (Fluency), DRA’s (Comprehension & Fluency), Progress Monitoring (Oral Reading Fluency), DOLCH Sight Words, Star Reading, Star Math, Accelerated Reader Tests, MEAP, Benchmark Tests (Quarterly District Tests), end of unit/chapter tests
- Implemented and used positive behavior management techniques (PBS) consistent with all students
- Involved in school wide programs and meetings; staff meetings, professional development, SAT (Student Assisting Team), Data Meetings, IEP’s, ELA Committee, School Improvement Team (SIT), and ED Yes
- Actively planned and participated in; March is Reading Month, Dr. Seuss Day, Science Fair Night, Friday Morning Meetings (School Community)
- Communicated with parents through; phone calls, emails, notes home, monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and home note behavior contracts for individual students
- Used computerized programs to track student achievement; Collaborative Learning (online grading)
5th Grade Teacher 2009-2010 Monterey, Elementary School- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Actively involved in grade level team collaboration and planning
- Differentiated instruction for students that ranged between four grade levels within one classroom
- Continuously collected and analyzed student data to determine each individual students needs
- Independently instructed reading, math, writing, science and social studies curriculum aligned to grade level standards by the state and district
- Evaluated students learning through a variety of assessments; MAZE (timed comprehension test), Progress Monitoring (Oral Reading Fluency), Core Phonics, Dibels Testing, CBM (Content Based Measure Test by the District), CSAP, pre & post assessments, end of unit/chapter tests, Short & Long Essays
- Implemented and consistently used behavior management techniques consistent with all students
- Involved in school wide programs & meetings; staff meetings, staff development, RTI (Response to Intervention), Data Meetings, IEP’s/ILP’s (Individual Literacy Plans), GT (Gifted & Talented) Meetings, Kid Talks, Professional Learning Communities, Professional Development, and Family Nights (after school program)
- Communicated with parents through; phone calls, notes home, monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and behavior logs for individual students
- Used computerized programs to track student achievement; Edusoft, Aimsweb, GradeQuick
Selected Professional Development
“Smart Boards” October 2011
West Village Academy
“Write Steps” October 2011
West Village Academy
“Guided Reading” February 2011
Flint Community Schools
“Win-Win Discipline” September 2009
Kagan Training
“The Essential 55” August 2008
Presented by Ron Clark
Other Qualifications:
Technology: Proficient working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Smart Boards, ELMOs and web based programs, tasks, and research. Proficient working with all common business hardware, including desktop/laptop computers, copy machines, scanners, digital cameras, facsimiles, laminators, and overhead projectors.
Personal: I am a very self-motivated worker, both independently and in team setting groups. I am creative, punctual, and organized. I am structured yet compassionate and understanding to individual needs.