SARAH UNRUH
San Diego, California • 925-***-**** • *****@*****.***
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Walden University June 2011- Present
• Master’s in Education in Literacy and Reading PreK-6
University of Maryland Aug 2006- May 2010
• Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education
• Cumulative GPA: 3.348
CERTIFICATIONS
Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Professional License PreK-6 Jul 2013- June 2018
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Maryland Teacher Certificate for Elementary Education 1-6 Jan 2011- Dec 2015
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Florida Teacher Certificate for Elementary Education K-6 Apr 2011- Apr 2012
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Providence Elementary, First Grade Teacher, Virginia Beach, VA Aug 2013- Jan 2015
Birdneck Elementary, First Grade Teacher, Virginia Beach, VA Nov 2012 – June 2013
Elliott Point Elementary, Kindergarten Teacher, Fort Walton Beach, FL Aug 2011- June 2012
Excel Academy Public Charter School, Preschool Teacher Washington D.C. Aug 2010- June 2011
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Springhill Lake Elementary, Third Grade Student Teacher, Greenbelt, MD Aug 2009- May 2010
Center for Young Children, Preschool Teacher’s Aid, College Park, MD Jan 2009- May 2009
CONTRIBUTIONS
Acts professionally on a daily basis with timeliness, appropriate dress, and professional disposition
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Actively participates in weekly grade level collaborations with specialists
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Develops relationships with parents through weekly newsletter, conferences, phones calls, and daily behavior chart
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Develops positive relationships with students founded on trust and respect
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Implements behavior management plan on a daily basis
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Creates individualized behavior plans as needed
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Administers formative and summative assessments to track student progress and drive instruction
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Differentiates instruction through guided reading and guided math
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Incorporates technology into lessons with PowerPoint, Promethean, and Ipads
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Engages in inquiry and reflection before and after teaching lessons
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COMMITTEES SERVED
Math Committee, Technology Committee, Lead Teacher Assembly Providence Elementary
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Math Committee Birdneck Elementary
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School Advisory Council Elliot Point Elementary
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Technology Committee, Peace Curriculum Development Committee Excel Academy
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Kappa Alpha Theta, College Park, MD Fall 2007- May 2010
• Vice President of Education fall 2008 through fall 2009
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Aug 2006- May 2010
• Awarded Academic Honors spring 2007, spring 2008, and fall 2009
University of Maryland Water Polo, College Park, MD Aug 2006- May 2007
• Awarded “All-Academic Team” for the 2006-2007 academic year by The Collegiate Water Polo Association
• Awarded the Atlantic Coast Conference Honor Roll for the school year 2006-2007