Sarah Vela
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CERTIFICATION
English Language Arts 7-12, Initial Certificate, Issued June 2021 EDUCATION
St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY Masters in the Science of Teaching May 2021 New York University New York, NY BA in Art History May 2008 EXPERIENCE
Teacher, 7th Grade ELA AUG 2021 - PRESENT
Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn
• Teach 4 periods of ICT ELA classes in two blocks, one period of Reading, one period of Writing. Additionally, teach an additional period of Reading Intervention for small groups throughout the year.
• Create & implement lesson plans based on Teacher’s College Reading & Writing curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction according to student ability and skill level. Substitute Teacher JUN 2021
Nanuet School District
Student Teacher JAN 2021 – MAY 2021
Pomona Middle School – East Ramapo CSD
• Completed 16 weeks of teaching experience in English Language Arts for five eighth grade classes, two of which were ICT classes
Education Consultant OCT 2020 – AUG 2021
Italian Wine Central
• Formed instructional tutorials for students working through the program
• Monitored student’s progress through their courses, and proctor exams when needed Business Operations Manager MAY 2014 – OCT 2020
Golden Ram Imports/Wine4Food
• Worked directly with CEO to manage sales, media, and administrative projects Educator & Education Administrator JUN 2008 – APR 2014 Winebow, Inc.
• Managed the education program, entailing the creation and coordination of an education curriculum for more than 200 students
• Created and delivered educational seminars across multiple platforms VOLUNTEERISM AND LEADERSHIP
The Backpacks Foundation JULY 2007 - PRESENT
Board Member
• Aided in the formation of a 501(c)3 which has raised more than $30,000 and donated more than 2,000 backpacks.