SARA FREDRICK
44556 Broadmoor Cir N.
Northville, MI 48168
phone: 248-860-6321
e-mail: sarafredrick@gmail.com
sarafredrick@gmail.com SARAFREDRICK 248-860-6321
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an elementary teaching position
EDUCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2015 – May 2016
12 Graduate Credits, May 2016
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2015
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
CREDENTIALS: Michigan Elementary Provisional Certification
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Language Arts, May 2016
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement, May 2016
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE: Miller Elementary, Dearborn, MI August 2016 – Present
Bilingual Teacher, Grade Level: 2nd
• differentiated instruction for a class of 26-28 English Language Learners, utilizing the
SIOP model, total participation techniques, technology, and culturally relevant material
• initiated classroom management strategies and created individualized behavior plans
• facilitated small group instruction, focusing on individual student development in the
areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• participated in monthly MTSS meetings to support struggling students
• established a strong classroom community through open communication with parents
and integration of positive behavior reinforcement
• administered NWEA, WIDA, DRA and other formative/summative assessments to
inform instruction
• collaborated with teammates and administration to create objectives that ensured
expectations were met in teaching the Common Core State Standards
• tutored students in an after school setting to ensure more one-on-one time to develop
pertinent reading skills
• planned lessons using resources such as the Daily CAFE, Foss Science, MAISA Social
Studies Units, Fountas & Pinnell LLI kits, Ready Common Core, and various others
Hickory Woods Elementary, Novi, MI June 2016 – August 2016
ESL Summer School Instructor, Grade Level: 2 , 3 nd rd
• planned daily lessons and routines for a class of 19 English Language Learners,
ranging in proficiency level from Entering to Expanding
• built rapport with students and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• facilitated small group instruction, focusing on individual student development in the
areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Pleasant Lake Elementary, West Bloomfield, MI August 2015 – May 2016
Teacher Intern, Grade Level: 2 nd
• differentiated instruction for a class of 25 students, six of whom were English
Language Learners and two of whom had IEP’s
• prepared and implemented self-created daily lesson plans in all subject
areas aligned to Michigan core curriculum standards
• collaborated with mentor teacher and other staff members throughout
extensive lead planning, teaching, and assessing
• monitored student learning using various formative and summative
assessments, including DRA, DWA, and i-Ready
• established parent/teacher relationships through letters, report cards,
conferences, phone calls, and informal meetings
Substitute Teacher, Walled Lake, MI August 2015 – May 2016
EDUStaff, Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Sycamore Elementary, Holt, MI September 2014 - May 2015
Student Teacher, Grade Level: 1st
• planned and taught hands-on lessons in all subject areas
• engaged small groups of students in literacy and math
Henry North Elementary, Lansing, MI September 2014 – December 2014
ESL Student Teacher, Grade Level: 4th, 5th, 6th
• observed ESL classroom activities and management techniques
• tutored small groups of English Language Learners in literacy and writing
TEACHING-
RELATED
EXPERIENCE: Bailey Community Center, East Lansing, MI January 2013 – July 2015
Childcare Aide, Ages 6 Weeks to 5 Years
• prepared the classroom teachers’ instructional plans
• utilized classroom management strategies to ensure a safe environment
Camp Laurel South, Casco, ME June 2014 – August 2014
Counselor, Grade Level: 1st – 9th
• supervised groups of children to ensure safety and assess individual needs
• communicated proactively with co-counselors to plan daily art activities
Read to Succeed, East Lansing, MI September 2012 - December 2012
Individual Tutor, Grade Level: 3rd
• worked one-on-one with a student in literacy and writing
• adjusted assignments to better suit the student’s individual needs
Creative Kids Summer Art Camp, East Lansing, MI June 2012
Volunteer Counselor, Grade Level: 1st – 6th
• encouraged creative thinking and engagement with materials
• assisted camp director with daily activities and management of children
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:
• Miller Elementary Staff Meetings, Dearborn, 2016-2018
• New Teacher Meetings, Dearborn, 2016-2018
• Math Academy, Dearborn, 2017-2018
• 7 Steps to a Language Rich, Interactive Classroom, Dearborn, 2017-2018
• Dearborn Teacher’s Reading Academy (DTRA), Dearborn, 2016-2017
• Administering Running Records & DRA, Dearborn, 2016-2017
• Classroom Management Techniques, Dearborn, 2017
• Technology in the Classroom, Dearborn, 2017
• Co-Teaching & Differentiation of Instruction, Dearborn, 2017
• Special Education Accommodations in the Classroom, Dearborn, 2016
• SIOP Model Instruction, Dearborn, 2016
• Daily 5/CAFE Model Training, Dearborn, 2016
• ESL Summer School PD, Walled Lake, 2016
• First Aid and CPR Training, Walled Lake, 2016
• Teacher-to-Teacher, Walled Lake, 2015-2016
• The Leader in Me Training, Walled Lake, 2016
• Everyday Math and Literacy Training, Walled Lake, 2015
• I Am A Teacher Seminar, East Lansing, 2014
TECHNOLOGY: Proficient in Chrome Books, Google Drive, Epson Projector Camera, Everyday
Mathematics Online Tools, Front Row Juno Speaker System, i-Ready Common Core
online toolbox, MiStar, Illuminate, NWEA, MobyMax, MyOn, SmartBoard, Social
Media, FOSS Web, Weebly, i-Blog
REFERENCES
Nayal Maktari Angela Smith
Principal Mentor Teacher, 2nd Grade
Pleasant Lake Elementary Pleasant Lake Elementary
(West Bloomfield, MI) (West Bloomfield, MI)
313-377-0534 248-760-5818
NayalMaktari@wlcsd.org AngelaSmith@wlcsd.org
Marti Beitner-Miller Blake Bernstein
MSU Field Instructor 5th Grade Teacher
Michigan State University Pleasant Lake Elementary
(East Lansing, MI) (West Bloomfield, MI)
734-635-6055 810-333-9777
mbeitner@msu.edu BlakeBernstein@wlcsd.org
Rosy Garza Tracy Thompson
ESL Summer Coordinator Instructional Coach
Walled Lake School District Miller Elementary
(Walled Lake, MI) (Dearborn, MI)
956-346-8155 313-827-6850
RosyGarza@wlcsd.org thompst@dearbornschools.org
