SARA PORTER
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Passionate and experienced educator with 22 years of teaching experience, seeking a 4th-grade teaching position. Proven ability to create a warm, structured, and engaging classroom environment that supports academic achievement and social-emotional development. Skilled in designing standards-based lessons that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Committed to nurturing each child’s unique potential while fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Differentiated instruction and scaffolding
- IEP/PLC/RTI data and collaboration
- Data-based instruction//STAR growth
- Clear and professional parent communication
2nd Grade Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools, AL
11.2021 - 05.2022
2nd Grade (11 years) 5th Grade (4 years) and 3rd Grade (1 year) Teacher
George L Myers Elementary School, Portage, IN
08.2005 - 07.2021
- Facilitator & trainer of differentiated instruction for building
- Facilitator & trainer of math curriculum initiatives for building
- Committee chair for Math Design Team
- New teacher classroom management trainer
- Districtwide curriculum team representative for 2nd grade
- Team leader for 2nd grade
- Site based team member for 2nd grade
- RtI (Response to Intervention) districtwide committee representative for 2nd grade
2nd Grade Teacher
Creekside Elementary School, Lewisville, TX
08.2003 - 07.2005
2nd Grade Teacher
Chavez Elementary School, Little Elm, TX
08.2002 - 07.2003
1st Grade Teacher
Zellars Elementary School, Little Elm, TX
08.2001 - 07.2002
2nd Grade Teacher
Brown Primary School, Smithville, TX
08.2000 - 07.2001
Education
High Ability License, Endorsement -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2008
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX05.2000
Skills
- KAGAN trained
- Phonics First certified
- LETRS certified
- OGAP trained
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Baldwin County Public Schools, AL
11.2021 - 05.2022
2nd Grade (11 years) 5th Grade (4 years) and 3rd Grade (1 year) Teacher
George L Myers Elementary School, Portage, IN
08.2005 - 07.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
Creekside Elementary School, Lewisville, TX
08.2003 - 07.2005
2nd Grade Teacher
Chavez Elementary School, Little Elm, TX
08.2002 - 07.2003
1st Grade Teacher
Zellars Elementary School, Little Elm, TX
08.2001 - 07.2002
2nd Grade Teacher
Brown Primary School, Smithville, TX
08.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Texas Lutheran University
High Ability License, Endorsement -
Ball State University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
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