Sarah Foster
Bloomingdale,IL
Summary
Dedicated educator with 20+ years of experience designing and delivering individualized learning programs in nurturing, faith-based environments. Proven ability to adapt curriculum to diverse learning styles, monitor developmental progress, and support academic and social-emotional growth in learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kids' Life Team Member, Second Grade
Wheaton Bible Church
2025.08 - Current
- Foster a fun, welcoming, faith-based classroom environment that encourages student involvement, positive behavior, and spiritual growth
- Lead Sunday morning lessons and activities for second grade students
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and engaging classroom
- Guide students in small group activities to support learning
- Develop positive relationships with parents
Private Educator/Homeschool Teacher
Self-employeed
2005.03 - Current
- Developed and delivered individualized, play-based curriculum supporting early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development
- Incorporated faith-based principles into daily instruction and character development
- Designed curriculum-based assessments and used ongoing formal and informal evaluation to guide instruction and support individualized student growth
- Organized and participated in group learning environments, co-ops, and extracurricular educational activities
- Researched and incorporated diverse educational resources, tools, methodologies to enhance learning outcomes
- Encouraged self-directed learning by guiding students in setting and achieving their educational goals.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Plainfield and Forest Park School Districts
2001.08 - 2005.06
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling learners, increasing their confidence and abilities in core subject areas.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL2018-10
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central College
Naperville, IL2016-05
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Evaluation & Assessment Development
- Experience Pre-K through 12th grade
- Faith-Based Instruction & Character Development
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team-Facilitated Instruction
Certification
- Professional Educator License
Timeline
Kids' Life Team Member, Second Grade
Wheaton Bible Church
2025.08 - Current
Private Educator/Homeschool Teacher
Self-employeed
2005.03 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
Plainfield and Forest Park School Districts
2001.08 - 2005.06
Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
North Central College