Sara Matson
English Teacher
Washington,MA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented education professional with extensive experience in delivering instruction within International Baccalaureate and ESL settings. Skilled in fostering engagement through student-centered learning and creative literature studies while consistently leading high student achievement and IB exam pass rates. Proven ability to develop tailored curriculum designs and strategize educational improvement plans. Exceptional collaborator, adept at cultivating long-lasting relationships with teachers, students, and administrators. Well-versed in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Keynote to integrate technology within learning initiatives. Bilingual with fluency in English and Dutch languages.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Comenius Lyceum
English Language and Literature Teacher
The Newman School
01.2012 - Current
- Deliver International Baccalaureate (IB) English Literature and Middle Years Language Arts instruction to Grades 10 and 11
- Serve as advisor to Grade 9 students to foster academic and personal growth
- Provide leadership and instructional support to the Women's Empowerment Club and World Citizens affinity group
- Develop and teach Creative Writing electives tailored to Grades 9 and 10 interests
- Craft and implement comprehensive, inaugural IB Middle Years Program curriculum for middle school students
- Authored and administered ELA curriculum that continues to be utilized by teachers for middle school lesson plans
- Spearheaded Personal Projects initiative by mentoring Grade 10 students through research and creation process of projects with special interest.
MYP and DP English Language Arts Teacher
International School of Hilversum
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Instructed Grades 11 and 12 on English Literature, in alignment with International Baccalaureate standards
- Coached and provided academic advisory services, fostering student growth and development over three-year tenure
- Oversaw student-teacher practicum assignments, guiding new educators in effective teaching methodologies
- Played pivotal role in English department curriculum development, ensuring robust and challenging academic environment
- Fostered collaboration cross-departmentally to enhance interdisciplinary learning, co-organizing educational trips with history department.
Education
Master of Arts in English Literature -
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsBachelor of Fine Arts -
Wackers Fine Arts Academy
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMaster of Education with Teaching Certification -
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MABachelor of Arts, Humanities/Humanistic Studies -
St. John's College
Santa Fe, N.M.Skills
- Education & Teaching
- English Literature Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Remote Education Delivery
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Instructional Design
- Assessment Techniques
- Educator Mentoring & Leadership
- Curriculum Development
Certification
- AI Workshop, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 2023-01-01
- MYP English Language and Literature Workshop Certification, InThinking, 2019-01-01
- Massachusetts Teacher Licensure, State of Massachusetts, 2012-01-01
- English A1 Cat. 2Teacher Workshop; Middle Years Program Teacher Cat 2 Workshop for Diploma Program, International Baccalaureate, 2010-01-01
- Certification to Teach English Language Learners, CELTA, 2009-01-01
Languages
Dutch
Full Professional
Timeline
English Language and Literature Teacher
The Newman School
01.2012 - Current
MYP and DP English Language Arts Teacher
International School of Hilversum
01.2009 - 01.2012
English Teacher
Comenius Lyceum
Master of Arts in English Literature -
University of Amsterdam
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Wackers Fine Arts Academy
Master of Education with Teaching Certification -
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities/Humanistic Studies -
St. John's College
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