To inspire, educate and empower young children to develop a passion for learning and to become lifelong learners.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
August 2012 – August 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program
August 2007 – May 2008
12 Graduate Credits
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2007
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Minors: Mathematics, History
Roosevelt Elementary, West Bloomfield School District
Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade Teacher
September 2009 - Present
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set up a classroom with the essentials for 18-28 students
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maintained communication with colleagues and parents through email, phone calls, newsletters, face to face meetings, and a class website
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led a small group of 4 students in a Leveled Literacy Intervention group to increase their reading from below grade level to above grade level
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participated in Professional Learning Communities and school-wide committees, like RTI (Response to Intervention), Title 1 and H.E.A.R.T. (Helping Everyone Achieve Real Togetherness), Title 1 Math and Reading Nights
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designed a Michigan Research Project where students do research using books and multimedia, and culminate with a PowerPoint presentation
Roosevelt Elementary, West Bloomfield School District
Third-Fifth Grade Magnet Program Long-Term Teacher
April 2009 - June 2009
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taught 90 multi-aged and gifted students language arts and social studies lessons in a project based format
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co-planned daily instruction with one to three other educators
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implemented an American Revolution Simulation
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facilitated Morning Meeting to review the daily schedule, any celebrations or concerns, and answer questions
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assisted the fifth graders get ready for their trip to Mackinac Island through the creation of a brochure and team building activities
Doherty Elementary, West Bloomfield School District
Second Grade Long-Term Teacher
September 2008 - January 2009
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devised daily reader’s workshop, writer’s workshop, math, science and social studies lessons
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completed student report cards and facilitated parent-teacher conferences
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participated in whole school Professional Learning Community meetings
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developed a Presidential Election unit, concluding with election day activities
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joined the Instructional Consultation Team in order to devise an academic behavior plan for three students
Sara's Resume
Objective
Education
Certification
Michigan Elementary Professional Certificate, April 2014
K-5 All Subject Areas
6-8 Mathematics
Teaching
Experiences
Professional
Development/
Organization
Cultures of Thinking Conference March 2014/May 2014
Teachers Lab March 2014
Advancement via Individual Determination Conference July 2013
Oakland Schools Reading Units October 2012 – May 2013
Title 1 School-Wide Committee October 2011-April 2012
Rebecca Sitton Spelling Workshops August 2011 & March 2012
Lucy Caulkins Reading and Writing Cohort August 2011-May 2012
African American Learning Styles May 2011-June 2012
A Framework for Understanding Poverty Spring 2012
Leveled Literacy Intervention November 2011
Guided Reading Training September 2011-June 2012
Technology
Microsoft Software, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Promethean Board, document camera, Gmail, CD-ROM, digital camera, web research, Compass Odyssey, Photoshop, United Streaming, PowerSchool, Websites (Weebly and Wix), iPad and apps, MacBook, Chrome Book, Social Media (Facebook, Pinterest)
References available upon request
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Email: saraarich@gmail.com
