Sarah Jonak
Summary
Education professional skilled at researching, locating and coordinating classroom curriculum, demonstrated over eight-year progressive career. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with proactive and resourceful disposition. Focused on maximizing effectiveness of classroom education with high-quality materials and instruction. Highly motivated professional dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and extensive experience in building resiliency and helping students and team members to develop positive growth mindset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Alameda Middle School
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided full-time instruction to classes of middle school students in science and utilized differentiated instruction techniques to facilitate academic growth
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Specialized in proactive, positive behavioral management strategies to develop classroom and school-wide routines
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
Science Teacher
Meridian High School
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Taught Biology with a focus on developing differentiation of assignments as needed for each student, resulting in a 98% pass rate for the Biology course.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
Science Teacher
Lodi Middle School
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided full-time instruction to classes while implementing the integration of sciences
- Collected and reported progress and outcomes of the integrated science pilot program
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
Science Teacher
South Fremont Junior High
12.2015 - 06.2021
- Provided STEM opportunities to all middle school students by submitting applications and utilizing grant funds
- Developed and effectively oversaw the planning and delivery of STEM events and tours
- Coordinated and organized STEM events by partnering with community sponsors, industry professionals, university professors, and grad students.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to expose students to various career opportunities within the scientific community, inspiring future scientists.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Developed a coordinated grant writing strategy with the principal and science department to meet objectives for the 2017-2020 school years.
Administration Clinical/Internship School Districts
Idaho
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated with principal to analyze and utilize student achievement data to create new short-term and long-term strategies to ensure the entire school meets students' academic goals for each school year
- Spearheaded the recruitment, interview process, and selection of several teachers and support staff
- Developed professional internal and external relations with the board and local community, demonstrating the school's effectiveness of interdependent partnerships
- Managed several professional development events and supported improvement of teaching practices by implementation of several different teacher evaluation models.
- Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout the team while promoting accountability for action items.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Education
No Degree -
UMASS
MassachusettesMaster of Education Administration -
Idaho State University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Education - Biological Sciences
Idaho State University
12.2015
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning
- Operational management
- Technological fluency
- Interpersonal skills
- STEM Programs
- Instructional planning
- Learning Style Assessment
Certification
- Principal Certification, Idaho, 2021
- Secondary Certification, Idaho, 2021
- Marzano High Reliability Schools, Colorado, 2020
- Theories in Language Structure and Acquisition 2021
- English Language and Literacy Development 2021
- Content-Based Instruction and Assessment for linguistic Minority Students 2022
Timeline
Science Teacher
Meridian High School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Science Teacher
Alameda Middle School
03.2023 - 06.2024
Science Teacher
Lodi Middle School
07.2022 - 02.2023
Administration Clinical/Internship School Districts
Idaho
01.2020 - 05.2021
Science Teacher
South Fremont Junior High
12.2015 - 06.2021
No Degree -
UMASS
Master of Education Administration -
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Biological Sciences
Idaho State University
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