Sarah Norton
4614 S Paulina Chicago,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, Chicago Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Currently participating in a one year long student teaching program in a Preschool classroom
- Working on implementing whole group and small group instruction through Teaching Strategies: The Creative Curriculum and Second Step, aligned with state standards
- Following a gradual release process of classroom responsibilities and planning, and eventual full take over of the classroom
- Collaborating with the lead teacher and teaching assistant to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement
Classroom Aide
Saint Andrew School, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Responsible for organizing and managing classrooms of 4, 5, and 6 year olds
- Aided lead teacher in teaching classroom skills such as mathematics, phonics and other language skills, social studies, and science, as well as non-traditional topics including social emotional learning and character building tools and strategies
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through individualized attention and care
- Created purposeful play centers and crafts to boost fine motor skills, social skills, ability to complete multi step instructions, and problem solving skills
Education
MA - Character Education
University of Birmingham
UK12.2025
BFA - Acting
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago05.2021
Certification
Professional Educators License, Early Childhood Education- Expected July 2026
Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) Endorsement (K-22)- Expected July 2027
Professional Development
- Rightful Presence: CPS Office for Students with Disabilities– July 31st, 2025
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Early Grades– October 15th, 2025
- Equity in Practice Discussion: Self-Identity Perceptions,, Racial Identity Complexities, and Considerations of Power, Privilege, and Oppression– October 15th, 2025
- Equity in Practice Part 2: Discussions on Implicit Bias, Self-Awareness, Microaggressions & "Liberatory Thinking" as a CPS Classroom Teacher– December 19th, 2025
Timeline
Resident Teacher, Early Childhood Education
Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy, Chicago Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Classroom Aide
Saint Andrew School, Chicago, Illinois
10.2021 - 06.2025
BFA - Acting
University of Illinois at Chicago
MA - Character Education
University of Birmingham