Sarah Steger
Groveland,FL
Summary
Elementary educator with 25+ years of experience teaching Kindergarten through third grade. An educator with a strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management Knowledgeable in early literacy development, differentiated instruction, and data-driven teaching practices. Experienced using FAST assessment data, MTSS interventions, and progress monitoring to locate learning gaps and and the best ways to correct them. I am a collaborative educator who builds strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues and assists with school leadership initiatives.
I focus on team collaboration and am open to changing needs, and always work for the positive outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Crown Point
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned instruction across all core subjects in a kindergarten classroom.
- Use FAST assessment data and progress monitoring to guide instruction and identify learning needs.
- Provide MTSS interventions and targeted small-group instruction to strengthen literacy and math foundations.
- Use IXL and digital tools to reinforce standards and track student mastery.
- Partner with families to support academic and social-emotional development.
Teacher (K, 2nd, 3rd)
David Ellis Academy
Detroit, MI
01.2001 - 01.2025
- Provided standards-based instruction in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Used assessment data and progress monitoring to guide instruction and close learning gaps.
- Implemented small-group reading interventions supporting growth in comprehension, fluency, and phonics.
- Supported students through MTSS frameworks while collaborating with intervention teams.
- Used structured literacy programs including Success for All: Roots and Wings.
- Maintained strong communication with families to support student achievement.
- Leadership & School Contributions – Lead Teacher / Mentor – Lead K-2 Teacher – Pre-K to Kindergarten Transition Lead – Child Study Team Facilitator – School Improvement Committee – Family Engagement Committee – Community Connections Team – Book Adoption Committee – Student Council Aide – Teacher of the Month – Multiple recognitions
Teacher (2nd)
St. Sebastian Elementary School
Dearborn, MI
01.1995 - 01.2021
- Delivered instruction in all core academic subjects in a self-contained classroom.
- Supported literacy development and foundational academic skills.
- Lead First Communion preparation program for students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Art, English
Nazareth College
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Effective parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
- Foundational development skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed, collaborated with and implemented daily lessons for students.
- Proven Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to students following the standards by the Board of Education.
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
- Data Organization - Families received the most recent results of testing and were encouraged to ask questions to help their understanding.
Certification
- Michigan License - 1993-current
- Florida License - 22025- present
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Crown Point
01.2026 - Current
Teacher (K, 2nd, 3rd)
David Ellis Academy
01.2001 - 01.2025
Teacher (2nd)
St. Sebastian Elementary School
01.1995 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Art, English
Nazareth College
EXTRA
- Youth Mental Health
- AVID Site Team
Teacher of the month
During my 30+ years of teaching I have received Teacher of the Month awards several times at David Ellis Academy and was a nominee for the award 2 times in my 9 months at Renaissance Charter at Crown Point in a population of 71 teachers.