Year of professional experience
Sarai Bodine
English Teacher
Salem,OH
Summary
Cultivating successful learners through powerful literature as a successful English Teacher with growing expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Developing expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
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4
4
Years of post-secondary education
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1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Lake Middle High School
Uniontown , OH
2020.08 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed professional development programs and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Planned dynamic lessons on short stories, classic plays, epic poems, and novels to increase student comprehension of various literary concepts.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
Student Teacher
United Local Schools
Hanoverton , OH
2019.08 - 2020.05
- Pre-Clinical and Clinical experience planning and teaching seventh, eighth, and ninth grade English Language Arts and ninth grade inclusion.
- Created and implemented a student driven unit on argumentative writing with the eighth grade students.
- Participated in PBIS implementation and collaborated with a grade-level teaching team.
Writing Center Peer Tutor
University of Mount Union DWOC Studio
Alliance , OH
2018.08 - 2020.05
- Peer consultant in Digital, Written, and Oral Communication.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses in communication skills.
Assistant Manager
Salem Twin Cinema
Salem , OH
2014.11 - 2019.12
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation and customer service strategies.
Student Teacher
Alliance City Schools
Alliance , OH
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Field experience observing whole class and facilitating small groups with twelfth grade.
Student Teacher
Salem City Schools
Salem , OH
2018.08 - 2018.12
- Field experience planning and teaching eighth, ninth, and twelfth grade English Language Arts.
Student Teacher
Alliance City Schools
Alliance , OH
2017.08 - 2018.05
- Field experience observing whole class and facilitating small groups with tenth grade.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH 2016.08 - 2020.05
Skills
Lesson planning
Certification
4 Year Resident Educator Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License
Additional Information
“[Sarai has the] tenacity to keep working… and adapting to find the best way to motivate her students.” - Mrs. Patterson, clinical supervisor
Timeline
English Teacher
Lake Middle High School
2020.08 - Current
4 Year Resident Educator Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License
2020-07
Student Teacher
United Local Schools
2019.08 - 2020.05
Student Teacher
Alliance City Schools
2019.03 - 2019.05
Writing Center Peer Tutor
University of Mount Union DWOC Studio
2018.08 - 2020.05
Student Teacher
Salem City Schools
2018.08 - 2018.12
Student Teacher
Alliance City Schools
2017.08 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mount Union
2016.08 - 2020.05
Assistant Manager
Salem Twin Cinema
2014.11 - 2019.12
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