Certificated Teacher

Sara Diamond

**** * ********* ** • Tacoma, WA ***07 • 253-***-**** • **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I have taught at the secondary level throughout my teaching career. When I want to be excellent at something, I will immerse myself so that I understand all parts and can better break down the material. In every place I have been, I have been in a leadership position. EDUCATION

Master’s in History, summa cum laude, 4.0

Eastern Washington University 2024

Teacher Certification-Special Education

City University 2014

Endorsement in English Language Arts/History

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Concentration on American Studies) 3.7 University of Washington Tacoma 2010

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Tacoma Public Schools Certificated Teacher 2010-2025 Grade Level (s): 6- 12 (International Baccalaureate High School experience) Subjects taught: Resource Special Education, English Language Arts, Middle Years Program (MYP) 9th and 10th English, Washington State History, Bridge to College English, 8th Grade Social Studies Leadership Positions: Equity Team Leader, Restorative Justice Guide, Elected SCDM President, Class of 2024 Advisor, Middle Years Program Personal Project Coordinator, Anime Club Advisor, Instructional Liaison for Social Studies, Social Studies Department Head

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• High Expectations with clear learning goals to celebrate success

• Tracked student data using assessments, analyzing Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening standards mastery (Continuous Education Plan, Priority Standards, Anchor Standards-IEP/MLL students, Social Emotional Standards

• Lesson plans for direct instruction/direct practice/deepenming knowledge for rigor

• Classroom Management Skills: Ownership of classroom, Social Contract, Building relationships with social emotional curriculum, Respect

TRAININGS FOR STUDENT SUPPORT

Curriculum Driven: Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge Residency, AVID Summer Institute (Reading), AP English, Bridge to College, Middle Years Program Person Project, Multilingual Learners Culturally Responsive: Various District Trainings, National Institute for Restorative Justice, Cultivating Genius Book Study, AVID Summer Institute (Culturally Responsive Teaching), Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge Residency Social-Emotional: Tacoma Whole Child Initiative, Love and Logic, Positive Behavior Support, Mandt, Special Education/Autism, Character Strong, Various District Trainings, CPR/First Aid

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