SARAH KATHERINE SCHMALTZ

Experienced in teaching EDUC 517b: Understanding the Social Context of Urban Schools and EDUC 516: Framing the Social Context of High Needs Schools, EDUC 518 Application of Theories of Learning to Classroom Practice, EDUC 519 Human Differences, EDUC 563: Teaching from a Comparative and International Perspective, EDUC 576 Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Classroom Ecology, EDUC 671 Contexts for Educational Equity, Access, and Agency, 670 Introduction to Curriculum and Pedagogy in Urban Schools, EDUC 673 - Applications of Curriculum and Pedagogy

• EDUC 674 Identifying & Teaching to Student Difference, and 678 Applying Knowledge and Strategies for Teaching All Students
• Pearson and PACT: Was responsible for grading Performance Assessment for California Teachers
• Once MAT moved to edTPA became one of 7% of applicants to become an edTPA evaluator and moved to state supervisor
• Received outstanding scorer responses which have resulted in promotions
• Currently serves as nations and state supervisor
• Trained others and received extra training during COVID response to assist
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
• Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep 2U courses interesting and engaging.
• Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep zoom courses interesting and engaging.
• Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
• Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
• Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
• Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
• Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
• Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
• Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
• Examined and critiqued course material while incorporating instructor-specific policies.
• Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
• Developed and implemented educational curriculum for improved learning and student performance.

• Governance Member: MAT & MAT TESOL Governance Committee
• Primary responsibility of Part-Time Faculty Governance Member is to serve as full voting member of Governance Committee for Master of Arts in Teaching Programs to represent Part-Time Faculty’s perspectives, interests, priorities, and input
• Elected to serve on USC faculty Committee in 2023
• This person serves two-year term and will be responsible for helping chair and other members enhance experience and performance of part-time faculty by ensuring systematic communication about relevant information, identifying and addressing priorities or concerns, and advocating on behalf of all Part-Time Faculty
• Committee members’ duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, following:
• Attend all in-camera monthly meetings as required
• Contribute to development of agenda
• Provide insight and constructive contributions through dialog at monthly meetings and on special projects as needed
• Represent Part-Time Faculty members' needs, interests, and perspectives
• Received one highest teaching awards at Rossier in fall 2021 for teaching and mentoring students
• Award for Teaching students and training faculty continues to be honor I alone hold.
• Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
• Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
• Gathered and implemented proposals from outside vendors for faculty professional development.
• Contributed to new directions for information systems and technology program at doctorate level.

• Currently supervisor for national pool and state of California in secondary history and social studies for EdTPA as well as math.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
• Reviewed and updated customer information to maintain up-to-date records for high-quality service.
• Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
• Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, and processed refund and cancellation requests.
• Maintained and helped scorers maintain high levels of confidence in scoring accuracy (within 10%)

• Received extensive training and completed mentorship with outstanding marks
• Taught on-line courses in the graduate and undergraduate level on topics ranging from Study Skills to Leading Organization Change to Leadership styles for the Leadership Department
• Designed core business courses and facilitated transition to E-books
• Taught new faculty certification course along with aiding in developing new faculty certification practices
• Experience with the turn-it-in program, Adobe connect, and various other on-line tools.

• Worked for an organization that serves behavioral and mental health needs of children which often committed violent crimes.
• Was counselor in therapeutic residential program at Broadway campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which provides clinical, educational, and therapeutic care in residential, campus-based setting
• Provided physical coverage, guidance, and direction to emotionally and behaviorally challenged children during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours
• Demonstrated variety of counseling and parenting skills.

• Maintained impeccable case notes and documented activities fully in Word.
• Evaluated individuals' financial resources and current needs related to foster care concerns.
• Helped develop effective care plans advocated for needs of each client with outside agencies and care professionals.
• Coordinated referrals to community services to help clients obtain needed support.