Sarah McKinney
Sun Prairie,Wisconsin
Summary
Spanish Teacher experienced teaching Spanish to multiple grade levels, from elementary to high school. Highly value collaboration and positive relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2018 - Current
- Planned and taught Spanish classes for multiple levels throughout middle and high school (Spanish 1 through AP Spanish)
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Collaborated with other Spanish teachers in the district to promote student learning
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by focusing on building relationships and individual student needs
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Beaver Dam Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Planned and taught Spanish classes for students in grades 6, 7, and 8
- Collaborated with teachers in multiple subject areas to implement best practices for students
- Designed World Language Curriculum with other language teachers focused on a communicative approach to teaching language
- Facilitated clubs and teams such as Girls' Swim Team Coach, Middle School Chess Club, and Safe School Ambassadors (to improve school climate)
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Kewaskum School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Created and implemented new elementary Spanish curriculum, with focus on integrating other subjects into Spanish curriculum such as social studies, math, and reading
- Planned and taught Spanish classes to students in grades 4K through grade 5
- Facilitated a home-school connection between Spanish-speaking families and classroom teachers
- Assisted Spanish-speaking students with reading skills in small group tutoring
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2009
Skills
- Curriculum design and implementation
- Fostering positive relationships
- Multiple grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school)
- Lesson Planning with communicative approach to language teaching
Certification
License 1365 - Spanish
Additional Information
Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute Training in July 2023
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Sun Prairie Area School District
08.2018 - Current
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Beaver Dam Unified School District
08.2011 - 06.2018
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Kewaskum School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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