Sara Karch
New Brighton,MN
Summary
Experienced math teacher with a strong foundation in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering a positive learning environment. Proven track record of enhancing student understanding and performance in mathematics. A warm demander who knows how crucial it is to build positive student relationships. Demonstrated ability to utilize innovative teaching methods.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
St. Anthony Middle School
08.2005 - Current
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans based on the MN State Math Standards for 150 students of varying skill levels.
- Created and implemented a (somewhat) self-paced math classroom in order to de-track our math classes.
- Created an entire online curriculum through the use of self-recorded instructional videos and Desmos.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by building relationships, having high expectations for all, establishing routines, and enforcing expectations for all students.
- Collaborated with grade-level and department teams weekly.
- Planned and executed multiple field trips for 150 people.
Middle School Math Teacher
Casa Grande Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2005
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Education
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD01.2002
Masters of Education Degree - Educational Technology
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN01.2015
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Skyward SIS
- Infinite Campus SIS
- Smartboard operation
- Desmos
Professional Accomplishments
Presenter at MN Council for Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Spring Conference, 2023
- De-tracking middle school math classes
- Self-paced learning
- Building Thinking Classrooms
Accomplishments
- 7th Grade Team Lead (~10 years)
- Math Department Lead (~10 years)
Certification
MN Teaching License (expires 06/30/2029)
- 1-6 Elementary Education
- Middle School Math and Language Arts
Strengths
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient
- Logical
- Dependable
Professional Development
- Equity
- Proficiency-based grading
- Technology (Smart Board, Desmos, FastBridge, Skyward, Google Suite)
- MN State Math Standards
- Middle School Math Concepts (Region 11 Training with Terry Wyberg)
- Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
St. Anthony Middle School
08.2005 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
Casa Grande Middle School
08.2003 - 05.2005
Masters of Education Degree - Educational Technology
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Education
Augustana University
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