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Work History
Education
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Training
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SARAH ROWSE-BORRELLI

SARAH ROWSE-BORRELLI

New Berlin,WI

Summary

Dedicated educator with a experience in Literacy, leadership, academic support, and expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in suburban school system. Honed competencies in development, implementation, systems management and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Trusted advocate leader for staff and students. Passionate educator who strives to create a world filled with successful humans.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor of Literacy in the Disciplines

Carroll University
08.2024 - Current
  • Teaching 26 future educators in the application and understanding of secondary literacy.
  • Positive course evaluations and 100 percent pass rate

Adjunct Professor of CAPP College Reading Strategies

UW-Oshkosh
07.2020 - Current
  • 86% of the students increased their ACT Reading Score. 70% of the participants at both schools met CCR Readiness Benchmarks.
  • Collaborator in Standard Alignment Summer 2021.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach & ELA Teacher

New Berlin Eisenhower
08.2013 - Current
  • Trained and coached teachers on effective teaching techniques in the area of Literacy, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led and presented Professional Development on the Science of Reading in Secondary Schools, Phonemic Awareness in Secondary Intervention, Creating Community Partnerships, Alternative Literature, Universal Design for Learning, Literacy Strategies, Crucial Conversations, Inquiry Research, Lagging Skills Inventory, Collaboration, Argument Writing, and ThinkCERCA and many more. Some of this work supported 80% of 7th & 8th graders who ended the 2023-2024 school year at or above the benchmark in our district screener.
  • I created Professional Development Training that included Educlimber, Fastbridge, NewsELA, ThinkCERCA, various intervention resources, high-leverage literacy strategies, Differentiation, UDL, iPad and Chromebook implementation, and Mindfulness. I also provide multiple interventions and supports in Literacy, Writing, Academic behaviors, and executive functions.
  • Co-creator of Growing Minds Instructional tools and behavior supports, which improved students' executive function skills. This resource supports mental health, executive functions, and the students and teachers who would benefit from it. This resulted in creating a solid resource for Skill Engagement. Piloted by 30 students and received positive feedback. The following year, it was implemented for Specially Designed instruction and Tier 2 behavior interventions for 140 students in our district.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives through the content lead roll, as well as intervention and curriculum adoption.
  • Teaches various classes to Grades 7-12 students, including American Film, World & American Literature, Speech Communications, Digital Media 1 -3, Journalism 1-3, Poetry and Creative Writing, Reading and Writing Intervention, Careers and Communication, and Middle School ELA. Instructor for CAPP, Credit Recovery, Reader's Theater, and Writing Intervention: Ignited the creation of various academic and behavior support classes.
  • I was the coordinator of ACT Learning Sessions, which resulted in 73.81% of students increasing their ACT scores, with an average increase of 6.27 points.
  • Collaborative researcher in secondary literacy, designing and assisting in creating and realigning over ten courses. And actively utilized through coaching the Co-teacher using the co-serve and co-plan model.

ELA Teacher & Theater Director

Norfolk High School
07.2008 - 08.2013
  • Presented Professional Development on NWEA MAPS, and AdVancED and learned about the process.
  • Served on our School Improvement Team, led NWEA Maps training, started the exploration of Achievement based grading, and chair of the Social Committee.
  • Created and co-taught World Studies (Dual Credit Course of English and Social Studies), Instructed courses English 9, Basic English 10, World Literature, Creative Writing, Humanities, Theater 1 & 2.
  • Built, produced, and directed over 20 unique theater experiences for students, staff, and the community and Co-managed a large theater in a town of 20,000.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.

ELA Student Teacher

Waunakee Middle & High School
08.2005 - 12.2005
  • Taught 7th grade Language Arts, 8th Grade Honors Language Arts, Dramatic Literature, and Speech; Directed Middle School Theater creatively planned Shakespeare field trip and background information.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.

Education

Director of Curriculum And Instruction -

University Wisconsin-LaCrosse
08.2024

Reading Specialist Certificate - 317

University Wisconsin-Stout
05.2019

Reading Teacher Certificate - Reading Teacher 316

University Or Wisconsin- Stout
08.2012

Master of Science - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Doane University
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - 7-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION AND MINOR IN

Wayne State College
12.2005

Some College (No Degree) - 7-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION AND MINOR IN THEATER

College of St. Benedict

Skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Student achievement and performance
  • Teaching and learning instruction and assessments
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Positive morale and empathetic leader
  • Curriculum evaluation, development and oversight
  • Interpersonal Strengths and positive school culture
  • Innovation, creativity, and technology integrations
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Training

  • ACT Instructional Mastery in English, Reading, & Writing
  • AIMS Literacy Pathways Coursework
  • Morpheme Magic Training
  • Growing Minds Secondary Curriculum Practitioner
  • Amplify Various Professional Learning
  • The Reading League Curriculum Reviewer
  • Certified Language Acquisition Practitioner
  • Orton Gillingham training through Children's Dyslexia Center
  • Executive Function Research & support
  • ThinkCERCA Lead Teacher
  • Co-serve/Co-Plan Training with Peggy Black
  • Various Mindfulness Training
  • Premiere Pro CC 2019
  • UDL Course Work through CAST
  • NewsELA Teacher Training
  • Rewards & Language Live Voyager-Sopris Training
  • HD Word Training
  • APL Training
  • Step up to Writing Training

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of Literacy in the Disciplines - Carroll University
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor of CAPP College Reading Strategies - UW-Oshkosh
07.2020 - Current
Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach & ELA Teacher - New Berlin Eisenhower
08.2013 - Current
ELA Teacher & Theater Director - Norfolk High School
07.2008 - 08.2013
ELA Student Teacher - Waunakee Middle & High School
08.2005 - 12.2005
University Wisconsin-LaCrosse - Director of Curriculum And Instruction,
University Wisconsin-Stout - Reading Specialist Certificate , 317
University Or Wisconsin- Stout - Reading Teacher Certificate , Reading Teacher 316
Doane University - Master of Science, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Wayne State College - Bachelor of Science, 7-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION AND MINOR IN
College of St. Benedict - Some College (No Degree), 7-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION AND MINOR IN THEATER

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