Sarah Safsten
Springville
Summary
Experienced English instructor educator well-versed in English literature and composition, adept in collaborative learning and educational technology. Excelled in creating inclusive environments and enhancing students' writing and analytical skills. Proven capability to enhance student engagement and comprehension through creative lesson plans and interactive teaching techniques. Reliable team collaborator with solid focus on achieving educational goals and adapting to dynamic classroom needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct English Instructor
Utah Valley University
08.2023 - Current
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Teach 1-3 sections of writing classes each semester
- Teach 60 students the basic principles of academic writing
- Prepare and present a 50-minute lesson on course content 3x per week
- Hold regular, individual meetings with students to develop a flexible and effective writing process
- Design semester-long syllabi following department guidelines
- Assess student writing and offer feedback on four major writing projects per student
- Participate in monthly instructor training meetings to review pedagogical principles
Writing Instructor
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects emphasizing the connections between writing and other subject areas.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse cultural backgrounds when selecting literature for analysis within the coursework.
- Implemented peer review workshops in the classroom, encouraging student collaboration and strengthening their editing abilities.
- Researched pedagogical theories and implemented that research in classroom practice.
- Provided constructive criticism on students' written work, enabling them to hone their writing skills and develop a strong authorial voice.
Ballroom Dance Teacher
Brigham Young University
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Attended industry conferences and training seminars to stay current on emerging trends in ballroom dance education techniques.
- Provided written and verbal constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Mentored junior instructors, guiding effective teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and professional development opportunities.
- Identified areas for improvement in course curriculum based on student feedback and assessments.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04-2021
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Creative writing
- Writing workshops
- Literary analysis
- Online instruction
- Educational technology
- Rhetorical Composition
Publications
“On Feet Keeping” in Dialogue, Fall 2024
“A Tongue to Cry to Thee” in Exponent II, Winter 2023
“Body Parts” in Sky Island Journal, Winter 2023
“Of Toros and Toreros” in Inscape, Fall 2022
"On Melancholia" in Inscape, Fall 2020
Timeline
Adjunct English Instructor
Utah Valley University
08.2023 - Current
Writing Instructor
Brigham Young University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Ballroom Dance Teacher
Brigham Young University
08.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University
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