Sarah Christenson Email & Phone Number

Oceanside, Ca, Us

United States

Oceanside, California And Seoul, Korea

Develops flexible routinesParticipates in child care co-op and parent-child enrichment classesManages family finances

English 7 Teacher:Established new collaborative team of teachers; integrated curricula and family communicationImplemented AVID strategies and Socratic Seminars to support and enhance learningPresented mini-lessons in various history classes during persuasive writing unitWorked with elementary school teachers to begin development of vertical writing curriculumLanguage Arts Remediation Coach:Created new position after researching school needs through faculty interviews and data reviewCoordinated schedules to meet with students one-on-one or in small group settingsDeveloped bespoke lessons to increase proficiency and skills of targeted studentsLeadership Teacher:Developed project-based learning curriculum to emphasize student engagement, voice, and serviceGuided student leaders through multiple activities: fundraising, sports tournaments, talent showsIncreased student participation with Student Senate and additional leadership roles for 7th gradersStudent Activities Coordinator:Planned and directed single shot, full-campus “Lip Dub”of 700+ students and facultyFacilitated school field trips and assemblies, including Honor Roll and Awards NightOrganized multiple “Exploratory Day” events, including Career Day and OlympicsCollaborated with other SACs to coordinate Elementary Leadership Training Conference“Girls on the Run” Co-Coach:Co-taught GOTR curriculum for middle school girls during after school programFostered positive self-image, interpersonal skills, and healthy lifestyle choicesTrained girls for distance running that culminated in 5K with other local GOTR groups

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

English 9 Honors, General, Team Taught:Re-designed curriculum with collaborative learning team to better align with AP standardsPartnered with special education teachers to differentiate instruction for diverse learning needsEnglish 11:Focused on persuasive writing and American literature themes in preparation for state examsContextualized content by pairing literature with philosophy and historyAP Language and Composition:Guided critical thinking and advanced writing techniquesSupported students new to AP through department open enrollment policyState Exam Remediation Team: Prepared at-risk English 11 students for state exams with writing process and test-taking strategiesReceived “Hawk Award” for helping seniors achieve graduation requirementsHonors/AP Summer Institute: Prepared rising 9th graders for honors curriculum during evening seminarsUsed interactive activities to encourage participationMentor Teacher:Advised, supported, and evaluated student teacher from George Mason UniversityMentored same student teacher who joined faculty after completing programEnglish 7 Honors, General, Team Taught:Established new collaborative team of teachers; emphasized unity and communicationDesigned and taught lessons and assessments in preparation for state examsPower Literacy:Enhanced reading strategies of struggling readers using cross-curricular topicsEvaluated fluency and comprehension; tailored activities to support student needsPhotojournalism/Yearbook:Introduced students to all aspects of development, i.e. theme, layout, copyProduced yearbook through Herff Jones using Adobe Photoshop/InDesign CSEarly Start Summer Program:Prepared rising 7th graders for secondary schoolCreated lessons to help students and families develop good organizational habits and study skillsState Exam Preparation Program:Prepared at-risk 8th graders for state examsAnalyzed need based on student data; focused on writing process, test-taking strategies

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Managed art studio facility during after-hours events/weddings:Provided excellent customer service to clients and vendorsServed as liaison between Torpedo Factory staff and security, wedding/event planner, and vendorsModified art studio common areas to accommodate event/receptionSecured building after event

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Taught “The Princeton Review” SAT curriculum to small classes and individuals:Provided engaging instruction and guidance to small classes of students from diverse backgroundsPrepared lessons and homework in advance of classesReviewed results of practice exams to help guide studentsProvided feedback to students on a regular basisTutored student one-on-one with Princeton Review strategiesSubstituted for other instructors and was able to adapt to new classes’ needsOffice work: scanned practice exams and organized student files

Vienna, Va

Initially hired for 2-week temporary editing of appraisal documents; promoted to full-time positionAssisted in compiling evidence for CMMI appraisalEdited various documents, such as RFPs, for style, grammar, clarityDeveloped past performance database for company referenceWorked with Proposal Manager to finalize proposals for submission

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Supported head coach during practices and games during fall season:Created and supported drills based on player/team needsFocused on defensive skills and tacticsHelped organize end-of-season celebration

Master Of Science (Ms), Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English/Language Arts Teacher Education