SARA STREIT
Arlington,VA
Summary
Passionate educator and instructional designer seeking to leverage my expertise in lesson planning, collaborative teaching, and educational content development to create impactful learning experiences. Committed to supporting learners through innovative, evidence-based strategies that foster growth and engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower School Co-Teacher (Grades 1 & 4)
Sheridan School
Washington D.C.
08.2022 - Current
- Design and create lesson materials, including lesson slides, worksheets, and assignments, ensuring content aligns with curricular objectives and promotes student engagement
- Pursue professional development training such as Responsive Classroom, Imaginative Inquiry, Wit and Wisdom, and Learning and the Brain.
- Employ diverse teaching methods, including project-based learning and differentiated instruction.
- Worked with a colleague to design engaging, differentiated lessons.
Grade Level Chair | Teacher (4th Grade)
Darlington County School District
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Adapted teaching strategies for both online and physical classrooms to maintain learner engagement during pandemic shifts.
- Incorporated remote learning solutions into classroom instruction.
- Served as Grade Level Chair, acting as a liaison between the administration and the 4th-grade teaching team
- Led team meetings and ensured teachers met instructional expectations and state standards
Intervention Teacher
Live Oak Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and executed a reading intervention initiative for grades 1-6.
- Developed creative multi-sensory lessons tailored to the diverse needs of English Language Learners and struggling readers
- Adapted instructional strategies based on data analysis to enhance student learning outcomes
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Concordia University Irvine
02.2018
MA - English and Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
04.2017
BA - English
Francis Marion University
12.2012
Skills
- Instructional design
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum implementation
- Educational activities
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student-centered learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Instructional best practices
Timeline
Lower School Co-Teacher (Grades 1 & 4)
Sheridan School
08.2022 - Current
Grade Level Chair | Teacher (4th Grade)
Darlington County School District
08.2019 - 12.2022
Intervention Teacher
Live Oak Elementary
09.2018 - 06.2019
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Concordia University Irvine
MA - English and Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
BA - English
Francis Marion University
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