Sarah Cherney
Summary
Elementary Educator with 17 years of experience fostering academic learning and individual achievement. Proven history of building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues, that has enhanced their education experience. Ability to work in diverse classroom settings with a wide variety of student abilities. Strong classroom management skills; setting high expectations for behavior and academics. Exceptional ability to communicate and reach out to parents of high-risk children, staff, and school administrators.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Miller Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in the Miller Leadership team as the 3rd grade team representative
- Piloted and helped create the first ever Miller Magic Academy, serving students in tier 2 and 3 for reading
- Currently serving at PLC team lead for the 3rd grade team.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Will Moore Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Implemented Conscious Discipline, AVID strategies, CHAMPS and STOIC framework in my classroom
- Prepare objectives, lessons, and assessments that align with Bismarck Public School's curriculum map and North Dakota State standards.
- Supervised and mentored a student teacher Winter 2021.
- Collaborated successfully with the other 2nd grade teacher to analyze data, create diverse lessons, plan for flexible groups, and design assessments to suit the needs of our students.
- Mentored numerous Practicum Teachers from various Universities.
- Piloted the use of 2nd grade Math Proficiency Scales in my classroom.
- Served as Assistant Principal for the 2018-2019 school year.
2nd/3rd Grade Combination Teacher
Will Moore Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught 2nd/3rd grade combination classroom
- Successfully integrated both 2nd and 3rd grade curriculum into daily instruction
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels.
3rd Grade Teacher and 4th Grade Teacher
Crest View Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Displayed strong classroom management skills utilizing Responsive Classroom and ENVoY management techniques
- Delivered differentiated instruction using the balanced literacy and math workshop models
- Highly collaborative educator working closely with grade level partners, Title I, ELL, Special Education, Instructional Coaches, Social Worker, Mental Health Liaisons, and Administration to assure the educational and emotional needs of all students are being met
- Planned daily lessons based on Common Core Standards while keeping in mind the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
- Continually collected, organized, and studied assessment data to set goals for further student achievement and determine appropriate interventions for struggling students.
Guest Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Assumed the roles and responsibilities of the classroom teacher in their absence.
Kindergarten Teacher
Galtier Magnet School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Lead Kindergarten students in Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies curricula
- Implemented Responsive Classroom, Everyday Math, Reader's and Writer's Workshop each day in the classroom
- Differentiated instruction to best suit the needs of ELL, ADHD, EBD, Developmentally Delayed and at-risk students in my classroom.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Galtier Magnet School
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated various academic subjects
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrator in planning, preparing, and organizing thematic units
- Increased achievement levels among disadvantaged and challenged students
- Resourceful at working with special-needs children: behavioral problems, ADHD, EBD, Learning Disabled, and at-risk.
Education
Master of Science in Teaching and Leadership -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2023
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN05.2012
BA K-6 Elementary Education, 5-8 Social Studies -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN12.2006
Skills
- Skilled in the use of Google Suite
- Understanding of Marzano's Highly Reliability Schools Model
- Created and Implemented use of Proficiency Scales
- Grade level and schoolwide team collaboration
- Curriculum Development and Improvement
- Behavioral Improvement
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Using New Art and Science of Teaching to guide classroom instruction
Highlights Of Qualifications
- Currently serving on the District Curriculum Review Team analyzing future reading curriculums.
- Collaborated with members of the TLA program and LDI Team to create activities for BPS's Opening Day Ceremony.
- Was an active member of the Social Studies Unit Plan Team and created the guaranteed and viable curriculum vocabulary slides for 5th grade.
- Contributed to the New Standards Review Team Winter 2023.
- Created an Infographic for Leadership Pathways in BPS.
- Served on the 3rd grade Guiding Coalition Team 2021-2022.
- Served on Principal Interview Committee – January 2022.
- Participated in the 2nd grade Math Content Team for the 2020 – 2021 school year.
- Member of the Will Moore AVID team 2020.
- Served as Assistant Principal at Will Moore for the 2018 – 2019 school year.
- Attended CHAMPS training in Portland Oregon, Summer of 2018.
- Attended Conscious Discipline training in Dallas Texas, Winter of 2017.
- ENVoY Certified 2014 - 2015
- Trained in Reader's and Writer's Workshop and Responsive Classroom.
References
Dave Fey, Assistant Principal at Miller Elementary
1989 N 20th St., Bismarck, ND, 58501
701-425-1686
dave_fey@bismarckschools.org
Julie Eder, Math Interventionist at Will Moore Elementary
400 East Ave E, Bismarck, ND, 58501
701-226-9321
Julie_Eder@bismarckschools.org
Tanna Kincaid, Instructional Designer at University of Montana
2830 Jeannette Rankin Drive
Helena, MT 59601
tanna.kincaid@gmail.com
Pamela Baker, Third Grade Teacher Pioneer Elementary
1400 Braman Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58501
701-400-4695
Pamela_Baker@bismarckschools.org
Jayme Wray
1989 N 20th St., Bismarck, ND, 58501
701-390-4538
jayme_wray@bismarckschools.org
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Miller Elementary
08.2022 - Current
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Will Moore Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2022
2nd/3rd Grade Combination Teacher
Will Moore Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2016
3rd Grade Teacher and 4th Grade Teacher
Crest View Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2015
Guest Teacher
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Galtier Magnet School
08.2009 - 05.2010
Fourth Grade Teacher
Galtier Magnet School
08.2008 - 05.2009
Master of Science in Teaching and Leadership -
University of North Dakota
Master of Science - Curriculum Instruction
Concordia University, St. Paul
BA K-6 Elementary Education, 5-8 Social Studies -
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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