Sara Daubner
Educator
Burlington,WI
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for collaborating in order to help students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Proven track record of successfully improving student performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
District Math Coach
Delavan-Darien School District
Delavan And Darien, WI
08.2020 - Current
- Design professional development around priority math standards for grades K-8 and coherence map from Achieve the Core
- Guide teachers through inquiry-based coaching cycles utilizing various formative assessments to gauge student understanding of power standards
- Mentor new math teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Support teachers on ways to incorporate both math and academic vocabulary into their content areas
- Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment that welcomes diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities
- Co-teach with high school math teachers focusing on building relationships with both parents and students in order to meet needs of all learners, including students with IEPS, EL learners, and advanced learners
- Promote a growth mindset, scholarly identity, and joyful math culture within middle school classrooms by celebrating perseverance and effort in solving challenging problems
- Regularly review and analyze student performance data, using this information to inform targeted instructional interventions for individual learners
- Utilize technology effectively within lessons by incorporating relevant software programs that encouraged active learning experiences for students.
- Formed and coached middle school math team for WMC State Math Contest
- Attended on-going professional development at WMC Annual Conferences and Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin
Math Intervention Teacher/Instructional Coach
Waterford Graded School District
Waterford, WI
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Analyzed student data to determine necessary research-based interventions
- Modeled wide variety of strategies, including technology, to create motivating and positive learning environments based off students' mathematical thinking
- Reduced achievement gaps by conducting small-group interventions focused on an asset-based approach
- Collaborated with staff to support their classroom learning goals and increase math discourse
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on Principals to Action
- Engaged team member on District Math and RtI committees
- Site Leadership Team Member and Math Goal Team Leader
- Coached 4th graders to use effective math strategies for Math 24 competitions
Camp Invention Director
Camp Invention
Waterford, WI
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 18 program staff
- Promoted program within local communities and found scholarship money for students in need
- Coordinated site logistics including student management and parent communication.
Team Leader
Wildtree Herbs, Independent Representative
05.2008 - 01.2018
- Quantum Leap Award Recipient, given to the person with the biggest increase in personal sales, personal recruiting, and organizational leadership development over previous year
- Speaker at Leadership and National Conferences
- Trained in how to be a patient and effective leader when working with a wide range of personalities.
Communicative Arts Teacher
Fox River Middle School
08.1997 - 06.2009
- Worked collaboratively as team leader with grade level colleagues
- Adapted curriculum and differentiated instruction to meet needs of all middle school learners
- Co-taught with special education teachers
- Served on district reading/language arts committee
- Coached forensics, advised yearbook, and accompanied students for Solo and Ensemble.
Education
Mathematics Specialist Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI 11.2016 - 05.2019
Ongoing Professional Development - undefined
Aurora University
Waterford, WI 07.2011 - undefined
Ongoing Professional Development - undefined
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI 07.2008 - undefined
Master of Arts Degree - undefined
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI 01.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
Carroll College
Waukesha, WI 01.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
Interpersonal Relationships
undefinedVolunteer Experience
- 08/2010, Present, St. John’s Lutheran School, Burlington, WI, WELSSA Study Team Leader, Analyzed standards and curriculum materials, Discussed home-school communication policies
- Youth Choir, Burlington, WI, Director, Assisted students in creating goals and procedures to ensure a productive, kind, and fun environment, Prepared students for singing in various settings: worship, spring concerts, and our community
- 04/2012, 06/2013, Burlington Little League, Burlington, WI, Assistant Coach, Worked with players to improve their individual skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship
Timeline
District Math Coach
Delavan-Darien School District
08.2020 - Current
Mathematics Specialist Certificate -
University of Wisconsin-Stout
11.2016 - 05.2019
Camp Invention Director
Camp Invention
01.2013 - 08.2019
Ongoing Professional Development - undefined
Aurora University
07.2011 - undefined
Math Intervention Teacher/Instructional Coach
Waterford Graded School District
08.2010 - 01.2020
Ongoing Professional Development - undefined
Cardinal Stritch University
07.2008 - undefined
Team Leader
Wildtree Herbs, Independent Representative
05.2008 - 01.2018
Master of Arts Degree - undefined
Silver Lake College
01.2001 - 05.2004
Communicative Arts Teacher
Fox River Middle School
08.1997 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
Carroll College
01.1992 - 05.1996
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