Sarah Mills

Piloted and ran the French language program at the high school, adapting curriculum for and teaching levels one through four. Used TPRS methods, among other strategies to teach the four domains of language acquisition.

Piloted the summer Europe trip for the three high schools in the district and led six trips (and counting) to countries throughout Western and Southern Europe.

Founded the CAHS Academic League team; led Varsity program to division championships in multiple years; acted as head coach over three levels.

Taught various math classes, including pre-algebra, Math 1 (algebra and geometry), Math 1 support, and SAT Prep (also taught ELA components).

Attended numerous Professional Development sessions geared toward project-based and student-centered learning of mathematics.

Served as Math Department chair from 2020 onward.

Worked with the school's intervention coordinator to design a support class for incoming freshmen to allow all students to access grade-level math. This course was then implemented at all three high schools in the charter network, and data shows it has been an effective tool.

Taught a section of sophomore English in spring 2027.

Led a group of 30 students and 4 chaperones to attend Student Night at the San Diego Opera.

Instructed three sections of French, covering levels 1-4, fostering students' language acquisition and cultural understanding.

Completed year one of the BTSA induction program for new teachers.

Served as the student council freshman class advisor.

Earned certifications in mathematics and English during my time at West Hills.

Taught five sections of French, including levels 1-4, as the interim French teacher.

Served as a faculty participant two years in a row at Camp LEAD, a three-day social-emotional residential program for high school students in the mountains of San Diego county.