Sarah Danaher
Norwich,NY
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher at the secondary level dedicated to fostering positive relationships in the classroom. Skilled in student engagement, differentiating instruction, New York State Regents Preparation, and enhancing collaboration among peers as I was a PLT Lead.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Norwich City School District
Norwich, NY
09.2001 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered critical thinking and creativity among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and integrate technology into teaching practices.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and supporting their integration into the school community.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYMaster of Arts - Teaching
State University of New York College At Cortland
Cortland, NYSkills
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Curriculum development
- Team teaching
- Google classroom
- Grammar instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Text analysis
- Faculty collaboration
- Exam proctoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of Curriculum Blueprints, Common Formative and Summative Assessments.
- Recognized with Department in October of 2025 as PLT of the Month.
Timeline
English Teacher
Norwich City School District
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Hofstra University
Master of Arts - Teaching
State University of New York College At Cortland