Sarah M. Robinson
** ****** ***, ************, ** 20878
*****.*.************@*****.*** Day/Evening: 240-***-**** OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a language leader and English Language Development teacher in a diverse, supportive, nurturing environment. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
1. High level of knowledge and experience working with English language development students 2. Strong interpersonal skills 3. Excellent multi-tasking skills 4. Strong oral and written communication skills 5. High level of proofreading/editing skills across genres 6. Enthusiastic, creative and positive member of a team 7. High level of problem solving skills in a complex environment 8. Vast knowledge and experience of different cultures due to living in four regions of the world (South America, Europe, Asia, and Middle East) 9. Strong intrapersonal skills 10. Experience leading Professional Development Workshops for teachers PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (2002 to Present)
Ten years teaching experience in academically accredited International schools. Ten years teaching in the US. Twenty years total teaching experience. Elementary ELD Teacher at Diamond Elementary School in Gaithersburg, MD
(2017-Present)
● Taught kindergarten to fifth grade ELD students in combination of co-teaching and small group instruction.
● Team Leader (2017-2020)
Middle School ELD Teacher at Eastern Middle School, Silver Spring, MD (2015-2017)
● Taught METS students in combined 6th, 7th, and 8 grade classes
● Taught combined grades of ELD level 1-2 and 3-4
Elementary ELD Teacher at MEF International Istanbul, Turkey (2012-2015)
● Experience leading mainstream teachers in ELD Professional Development/Teaching Training Workshops, including ELD Teaching Strategies, Assessment, and Differentiation.
● Served as a member of the Student Support Team and took part in meetings regarding best placements/support plans for ELD students as well as other students with learning support needs.
● Performed all assessments and placements of ELD students (LAS assessment).
● Extensive collaboration with teachers in implementing ELD strategies/techniques into their teaching.
Secondary English Teacher at Kaohsiung American School, Taiwan (2007-2012)
● High level of understanding of middle/high school English curriculum standards, including grammar, composition, literature, poetry and vocabulary.
● High level of proofreading/editing skills across widespread genres. 7th Grade English teacher at Al-Bayan Bilingual School in Kuwait (2005-2007) 7th/8th Grade English teacher at Edward Pine Middle School in Reno, Nevada (2003-2004) Grade 10 English teacher at Galena High School in Reno, Nevada (2002-2003) Part-Time ELD teacher at Intake Center in Reno, NV (Jan-June 2003) EDUCATION: (1997-present)
Masters of Education in Instructional Technology-University of Maryland Global Campus
(2022)
Bachelors of Art in English, Secondary English Teaching Credentials
(December 2002)
University of Nevada, Reno
Minor: Spanish
TESOL
REFERENCES:
Mr. Dan Walder-Tel: 240-***-**** *************@******.*** Diamond Elementary School Principal
Ms. Casey Crouse –Tel: 301-***-**** ************@******.*** Former Principal at Eastern Middle School
Dr. Michael Keppler - Tel: +90-212-***-**** Ext.1341 / ***********@*****.*** MEF International School/Primary School Principal
Dr. Thomas Farrell Tel: 886-*-***-**** / ********@***.**.***.** Kaohsiung American School Director