Sara Grinbergs
Middle School Teaching and Leadership
Dallas,TX
Summary
As an experienced lead secondary Language Arts teacher, I provide direct, explicit, and multitiered instruction utilizing authentic learning experiences and latest evidence-based practices. My differentiated instructional methods and work with students have allowed them to achieve and surpass curriculum goals, enabling their continued success both in and outside the classroom.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Lead Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and lead grade-level meetings to align goals and expectations across curriculum and longitudinally.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding coordination grade-level events and activities.
Language Arts Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Design and instruct virtual and in-person Grammar and Writing lessons to 7th grade students using composition as a tool to assist students in exploring essential grammatical and writing elements.
- Emphasize sentence variety and structure and use of grammar and mechanics to strengthen student writing.
- Deliver lessons on Literature and Vocabulary to 8th grade students with an emphasis on Literary Analysis, author’s purpose, and the effect of literary devices on plot development.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Learning Resource Teacher
Christ the King School
Nashville, TN
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Improved students’ academic language encoding and decoding abilities through structured, explicit phonics instruction, resulting in marked improvement in Lexile level, word-reading automaticity, and writing ability.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Instructed underperforming students and those with learning differences in 1:1 and small group specialized settings, both virtual and in-person based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized and held Student Support Team meetings and set goals for accommodations and modifications.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Language and Literacy
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2018
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Learner Support
- Team Leadership
- Instructional Strategies
- Online Training
- Program Implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Evaluation
Certification & Additional Training
- English Language Arts 7-12 Certification - Texas Education Agency
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Certification - Texas Education Agency
- Wilson Reading System Introductory Training Course - WRS Academy
- Coaching the Language Arts Student: Building the Essential Skills - Michael Degen, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
- TCU Summer Literacy Institute - Texas Christian University College of Education
- THE Classroom Management Course with Harry and Rosemary Wong - Harry K and Rosemary T Wong
- Aspiring Leaders Academy 2023-2024 - Catholic Diocese of Dallas
References
References furnished upon request.
Timeline
7th Grade Lead Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
07.2023 - Current
Language Arts Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Learning Resource Teacher
Christ the King School
10.2020 - 05.2021
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction: Language and Literacy
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Texas Christian University
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