Sarah Tariq
Wichita,KS
Summary
Creative English Language Arts Teacher inspires a love of reading, learning, and exploring language in students at various levels. Career history of positive rapport with students, parents, and fellow faculty members. Proven record of improving concept acquisition, test scores, and reading comprehension of students on a consistent, year-to-year basis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Teacher
The Independent School
Wichita, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Organized activities for students to practice their speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
- Provided individual support to students facing difficulties with grasping the concepts of the English language.
- Created a positive learning environment by maintaining discipline, and encouraging collaboration among peers.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as audio and video clips, pictures, and animations to make teaching more interesting and engaging.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in learning the English language.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of each student.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Andover Public Schools
Wichita, KS
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Facilitated oral presentations and role plays to promote self-expression among learners.
- Conducted interactive classroom activities to enhance student engagement in language learning.
- Provided individualized instruction to support struggling students.
- Led small group discussions on diverse topics in English literature and language arts.
- Utilized multimedia resources, including videos and podcasts, to enrich class sessions.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
Philadelphia, PA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs for students with reading disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student's reading abilities, including phonemic awareness and fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
- Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
- Created lesson plans to help struggling readers increase their comprehension skills.
- Assisted classroom teachers in adapting instruction materials to meet the needs of special education students.
- Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
- Monitored progress of identified students by collecting data on an ongoing basis and using it to inform instruction decisions.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Miami, FL
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging, standards-based curricula for 5th grade English Language Arts classes.
- Collaborated with other teachers to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated language arts skills into other subject areas.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking skills.
- Instructed students on proper usage of conventions such as spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and parts of speech.
- Planned activities that cultivated creative expression through writing poetry, plays, stories.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences regarding student academic performance.
- Introduced new technologies such as interactive whiteboards or iPads into the classroom setting.
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
Miami, FL
12.2007 - 06.2014
- Same as Catapult Learning Experience in Philadelphia
Creative Writing Teacher
Aitchison College
Lahore
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for Creative Writing courses that included instruction in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and playwriting.
- Organized and facilitated student workshops to provide feedback on their writing projects.
- Collaborated with other instructors to coordinate the creative writing program across multiple campuses.
- Coordinated readings for published authors as part of the Creative Writing program's events series.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Introduced students to classic authors, playwrights and works of literature.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Education K-12
Florida International University
Miami, FL04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Language
Government College University
Pakistan06.2005
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Student Engagement
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Accomplishments
- Lennar Scholar Award for High Academic Achievement
- Robert Bellamy Award for High Academic Achievement
- Recognized for going above and beyond to serve student needs.
Certification
- English Language Arts 5th-12th Teaching License 2023-2025
Timeline
English Language Teacher
The Independent School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Andover Public Schools
12.2021 - 05.2024
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
08.2017 - 06.2019
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
12.2007 - 06.2014
Creative Writing Teacher
Aitchison College
09.2003 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Reading Education K-12
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Language
Government College University
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