SARAH FOSTER
Novi,MI
Summary
Motivated elementary educator of 10+ years with extensive professional and educational experience in working with ELL students. Equipped with a unique skill set that aims to assist all students in their learning. Dedicated to instilling a positive attitude towards education and motivating students to achieve their goals. Prepared to deliver instruction of curriculum with fidelity in order to meet District and school expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, 2nd Grade Sheltered Classroom
Highview Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Incorporated SIOP strategies into all subject areas in order to reach students in a diverse classroom of English Language Learners
- Collaborated with ESL teachers and other school staff to create lessons that support ELLs
- Used data from formative and summative assessments to develop engaging and impactful lessons, as well as guide small group instruction
- Developed positive relationships and maintained communication with families and other stakeholders on a consistent basis
- Created a classroom environment of respect and motivation through PBIS and SEL lessons
Teacher, 3rd grade
American Montessori Academy
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Planned and instructed lesson plans in all subjects based on achieving 3rd grade Common Core and state standards
- Differentiated daily instruction to meet the needs of students who were below, at and above grade level in math and reading
- Maintained a well-disciplined and highly functioning classroom by establishing classroom routines and expectations
Teacher, K-2
Montessori Academy
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Incorporated practical-life as well as Montessori curriculum-based lessons into instruction
- Instructed students from ages 4-8
- Encouraged students to become independent thinkers as well as learn through self-discovery.
Long Term Substitute, 2nd grade
Highview Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2013
Long Term Substitute, Resource Teacher
Highview Elementary School
09.2012 - 11.2012
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
William Ford Elementary School
09.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Master of Education - Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Wayne State University
09.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Language Arts
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
12.2011
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Literacy development
- ESL- English as Second Language
Additional Teaching Positions
- Highview Elementary School, Dearborn Heights, MI, Long Term Substitute, 2nd grade, 02/13-06/13
- Highview Elementary School, Dearborn Heights, MI, Long Term Substitute, Resource Teacher, 09/12-11/12
- William Ford Elementary School, Dearborn, MI, Long Term Substitute, 2nd Grade, 12/11-01/12
- William Ford Elementary School, Dearborn, MI, Student Teacher, 2nd Grade, 09/11-12/11
Professional References
- Lauren Sutton, (248) 703-8814
- Wynneth Handley, (313) 590-2282
- Christina Bannoura, (248) 767-2673
Certifications And Endorsements
- State of Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate
- English as a Second Language Endorsement (NS)
- Language Arts Endorsement (BX)
Timeline
Teacher, 2nd Grade Sheltered Classroom
Highview Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Teacher, 3rd grade
American Montessori Academy
08.2014 - 08.2015
Teacher, K-2
Montessori Academy
06.2013 - 08.2014
Long Term Substitute, 2nd grade
Highview Elementary School
02.2013 - 06.2013
Long Term Substitute, Resource Teacher
Highview Elementary School
09.2012 - 11.2012
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
William Ford Elementary School
09.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Education - Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Language Arts
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
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