Sage Bray
Richmond,KY
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing Latin Language instruction. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy skills and an appreciation for the Classics. Dedicated to promoting the development of empathetic and compassionate lifelong learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Latin and Mythology Teacher
Madison County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Designed and administered assessments and projects to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Used Infinite Campus to monitor and record student progress.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course (Latin I, Latin II, Classical Mythology)
- Crafted and administered collaborative projects designed for students to explore the culture of the ancient Romans
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with guardians about their child''s educational journey.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and social growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Served as a Future Problem Solving team Coach (academic team component) and served as staff for academic team league tournaments
- Served as co-sponsor of the GSA, a club at school dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment for students on the LGBTQ+ spectrum
- Organized extracurricular activities including Junior Classical League (Latin Club) and National Latin Exam participation to enhance language skills outside the classroom and promote fellowship.
Summer Instructor
Upward Bound
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Planned and Implemented instruction in Latin
- Built positive relationships with a diverse group of students by practicing respect and empathy
High School Latin Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for improved student understanding of Latin grammar and vocabulary.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Used Infinite Campus to monitor and record student progress.
- Served as co-sponsor of the Junior Classical League (Latin Club)
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course (Latin I, Latin II, intro to Greek language and culture).
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching World Languge-Latin
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2016
Skills
- Texts used: Ecce Romani, Cambridge, Suburani
- Texts familiar with: Jenney, Latin for the New Millennium
- Proficient with classical authors such as Caesar, Ovid, Virgil, Sallust, Cicero, etc
- Proficient with infinite campus, google software
- Kentucky state certified: K-12 in Latin
- Competent in grammar-based and comprehensible input pedagogy
Affiliations
- American Classical League
Timeline
Summer Instructor
Upward Bound
06.2024 - 07.2024
High School Latin and Mythology Teacher
Madison County Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
High School Latin Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
11.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching World Languge-Latin
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Kentucky
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