Sara Burrows Email & Phone Number

Pine Street Elementary, Wayland Mi

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

• Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids and strategies• Collaborated with the 3rd grade team regularly to maintain a cohesive curriculum• Used data from various tests to adjust curriculum to meet the needs of students• Upheld school wide PBIS policies as well as maintained a structured classroom environment, and served as a member of the school PBIS committee• Communicated regularly with parents to inform them of student progress and behavior• Planned and presented information as a member of the school improvement team

Wyoming, Mi

- Pull-out/push-in with small groups of students to support learning- Facilitate book club groups in correlation to MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support)- Lead guided reading lessons and help to build knowledge of sight words- Collaborate with teachers and other support staff

West Branch, Mi

5-8th Grade Writing Enrichment Teacher7th Grade Language Arts Teacher• Plan and instruct lessons supporting the Common Core National Standards in the areas of reading and writing as well as use the 6+1 Traits of Writing Program• Implement and maintain classroom guidelines and management as well as school wide policies, while also serving as a member on the school’s Discipline Committee• Maintain contact with parents regarding assignments and student’s progress through various methods• Use several forms of assessment, including almost daily formative assessments• Use many forms of technology, including a BrightLink Interactive Projector and iPad in the classroom to enhance lesson and assessment quality, and increase interest of students• Assess testing data, including data from the NWEA and MEAP tests, and use the results to develop areas of improvement in the classroom• Attend professional development workshops to improve and further my skills in education

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Assistant Teacher • Performed the daily responsibilities of child care• Created a supportive environment and maintained positive and trusting relationships with children, parents and peers• Attended professional development workshops and outside trainingLead Teacher (Summer 2011)• Planned lessons and daily activities for students as the Lead Teacher

Master Of Science - Ms, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Diploma

Activities and Societies: High School Soccer 4 years Top Ten of Graduating Class