Sarah Kistler
547 Castro Street, San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at San Francisco Waldorf High School and Swarthmore College, specializing in fostering a culture of inclusion and advancing student success through personalized learning and curriculum design. Expert in educational technology and project-based learning, demonstrating exceptional cultural awareness. Achievements include enhancing student engagement and retention through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Humanities Teacher
San Francisco Waldorf High School
09.2015 - Current
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Lecturer, Department of Religion
Swarthmore College
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05.2002
Skills
- Teaching secondary and post-secondary
- Cultural Awareness and diversity consciousness
- Course development and curriculum design
- Project-based learning
- Student-center, community-oriented pedagogy
- Educational technology including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Google Suite
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Humanities Teacher
San Francisco Waldorf High School
09.2015 - Current
Lecturer, Department of Religion
Swarthmore College
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Near Eastern Studies
Princeton University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wesleyan University
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