Sarah St.John
Dudley,MA
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a robust background in language instruction and curriculum development, committed to fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Proven ability to navigate state laws and regulations related to MLL programming, ensuring compliance while enhancing educational outcomes. Renowned for delivering engaging lessons that significantly boost language proficiency and academic performance, while adeptly adapting to diverse classroom dynamics.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL teacher grades 1-6
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
08.2024 - Current
- Co-teaching, push-in and pull out services grades K-6
- ACCESS testing coordinator
- Co-teaching CKLA science 2nd grade integrated curriculum facilitation
- PD facilitated topics: language objectives, ELL strategies Ellevations, discussion protocols
- Use of ParentSquare for communication with families
5th and 6th grade ELL teacher
Learning First Public Charter School
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Push in and pull-out classes for 5th and 6th grade ELL students
- ACCESS testing administrator
- Collaboration with teachers for science, math
- ELL curriculum created for 5th grade class
- Consistent use of Class Dojo app for parent/caregiver communication
Mason Road School K-1 ELL teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Pull-out classes for K and 1 students in school and remote learning
- ACCESS testing administrator
- Collaboration with teachers for curriculum, CKLA, Heggerty, Envision
- Consistent use of TalkingPoints app for parent/caregiver communication
Bartlett High School ELL teacher
Webster School district MA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Classroom teacher, 9-12th grade, including newcomers
- ACCESS testing administrator
- Targeted lessons for different WIDA level classes
- Use of Language Live and National Geographic curriculum
ELL teacher 8th grade
Southbridge Middle School, Southbridge, MA
Southbridge, MA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- 8th grade ELL co-teacher for math and English
- ACCESS testing proctor
- Communication with parents using the Family Liaison
- 8th grade team meeting advocate for ELL students
- Development of ELD curriculum for math and English (Guidebooks) classes
Education
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum
ACE
08-2026
Master of Education - TESL
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA08-2018
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2000
Skills
- Innovative co-instruction
- Enhancing student interaction
- DESE curriculum frameworks, ACCESS, MCAS competency, WIDA standards
- Leadership in professional development
Affiliations
- MATSOL member, multiple SIG member, MATSOL panel member
- Massachusetts Audubon member
Certification
- Initial license in Non-core Supervisor/Coordinator September 2024
- Professional license in TESL grades PreK-12 MEPID: 54392557
professional development
- Google certification, CANVA certification
- WIDA professional development
- DESE Literacy Institute Advanced certification June 2026
- Professional Development facilitation: Language Objectives, discussion protocols, Ellevation strategies
Timeline
ELL teacher grades 1-6
Jacob Hiatt Magnet School
08.2024 - Current
5th and 6th grade ELL teacher
Learning First Public Charter School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Mason Road School K-1 ELL teacher
Dudley-Charlton Regional School District
09.2020 - 06.2023
Bartlett High School ELL teacher
Webster School district MA
08.2019 - 06.2020
ELL teacher 8th grade
Southbridge Middle School, Southbridge, MA
08.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Portland State University
Master of Education - TESL
Framingham State University
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum
ACE