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Sarah Westfall

Summary

Versatile and dedicated elementary teacher with focus on individual needs of a diverse range of students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of all students. Excellent communication, organizational and recordkeeping abilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Elementary School Teacher - Candalaria Elementary

Salem-Keizer School District
Salem, Oregon
01.2015 - Current
  • Taught 4th grade math and science in a collaborative job-share capacity.
  • Supervised student teachers.
  • Facilitated Candalaria Professional Development in Bridges Math Curriculum.
  • Taught all academic subjects of 3rd and 4th grade.
  • Developed curricula and implemented lessons for a diverse range of Special Ed., Gen Ed, and TAG learners

Substitute Teacher - Candalaria Elementary

Salem-Keizer School District
Salem, Oregon
02.2013 - 12.2015
  • Substitute teacher in P.E., Music, and kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Elementary School Teacher -Woodland Elementary

Reynolds School District
Troutdale, Oregon
02.1997 - 12.2003
  • Taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
  • Mentored new teachers in the district-wide mentorship program.
  • Lead Scorer for Statewide Math Assessments.
  • Supervised 4 student teachers.
  • Conducted three community-oriented service-learning projects each year.
  • Facilitated lunch time student book clubs.
  • Planned school auction fundraiser.
  • Served on school's Multi-Disciplinary Team.
  • Looped with students for two consecutive years.
  • Taught blended 4th/5th grade class.
  • Served as Teacher Representative on the school PTA.

Academic Tutor

Private Tutoring
Reynolds School District
01.1998 - 12.1999
  • Tutored 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in reading, writing, and math.
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Taught executive functioning and organizational skills.

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Alder Elementary, Reynolds School District
Troutdale, Oregon
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Case managed 50+ students receiving Special Education services.
  • Supervised 5 instructional assistants.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Partnered with general education teachers to facilitate inclusion for mainstreamed students.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Substitute Teacher

Multiple School Districts
01.1995 - 11.1995
  • Provided substitute services for four school districts (Eugene 4J, Cottage Grove, Springfield, Bethel).
  • Taught in kindergarten through 12th grade Gen Ed, Special Ed, and elective classrooms.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Substitute Educational Assistant

Lane Educational Service District
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • Provided substitute services for educational assistants in self-contained special education classrooms.
  • Worked with children with severe to moderate disabilities.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

Education

English For Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement -

Oregon State University
2015

Elementary Endorsement -

Portland State University
1996

Master's Degree - Special Education and Rehabilitation

University of Oregon
1994

Bachelor of Arts - History

Whitman College
1992

Skills

  • Identify and Implement Accomodations and Modifications
  • Differentiate Instruction
  • Strategic Learning Engagements
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Special Education
  • Positive Learning Environments
  • Multi-age Classrooms
  • Data-Based Planning
  • Student Records Management
  • Diversified Curriculum Development

Certification

Special Education

Elementary Endorsement

ESOL

Affiliations

Family Building Blocks Board of Directors: 2010 – 2015

Uncorked Wine Auction Vision Team: 2010 - 2015

Candalaria Elementary Art Literacy Founder and Coordinator: 2011 – 2013

Cascade Futbol Club Soccer Coach: 2010 - 2014

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher - Candalaria Elementary

Salem-Keizer School District
01.2015 - Current

Substitute Teacher - Candalaria Elementary

Salem-Keizer School District
02.2013 - 12.2015

Academic Tutor

Private Tutoring
01.1998 - 12.1999

Elementary School Teacher -Woodland Elementary

Reynolds School District
02.1997 - 12.2003

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Alder Elementary, Reynolds School District
01.1995 - 12.1997

Substitute Teacher

Multiple School Districts
01.1995 - 11.1995

Substitute Educational Assistant

Lane Educational Service District
01.1992 - 01.1993

English For Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement -

Oregon State University

Elementary Endorsement -

Portland State University

Master's Degree - Special Education and Rehabilitation

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Arts - History

Whitman College
Sarah Westfall