Sarah Phillips

11015 246
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Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98053 (425) 361-6949 sphillips@westmont.edu
http://phillipsteachingportfolio.weebly.com

Certification
SB 20142 Multiple Subject Preliminary California Teaching Credential July 2014
180 Day Washington Teaching Permit Summer 2014

Education
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Elementary Ed.), Concentration in Visual Arts May 2013
Elementary Teaching Credential Program, with Student Teaching in San Jose, Costa Rica June 2014
3.6 GPA, Graduated Cum Laude, Deans Honors Lists 2012-2013 May 2013

Teaching Experience
Third Grade Student Teacher
Lincoln School (American International School) San Jose, Costa Rica January June 2014
Created engaging hands-on lessons in all subjects that actively involved a group of entirely ELL students and meet
Common Core State Standards
Designed an Author Study focusing on expanding vocabulary for the class comprised of ELL students
Maintained classroom management by using solid lesson plans, one-on-one check ins, and positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction for ELL students and students with learning disabilities (including ADHD and Aspergers)
Tutored struggling students after school to aid in lesson comprehension
Collaborated with grade level teachers to design and improve lessons and units
Modified instruction by analyzing assessments and student participation
Produced and implemented a unit on Growth Mindset to cultivate a positive environment of motivation and hard work
Attended a two day interactive Professional Development conference, Understanding by Design by Jay McTighe

Interactive Field Experience
Sixth Grade Instructional Assistant
McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, CA August November 2013
Developed Math lessons that encouraged individual discovery and collaborative learning, and meet Common Core
State Standards
Tutored students one-on-one and led small groups
Differentiated instruction and curriculum for a class of almost entirely at risk ELL students and a student with Autism
Recorded and collected students individual Reading assessment information to inform instruction

Second Grade Teachers Assistant
La Patera Elementary Santa Barbara, CA January April 2013
Led small-groups and tutored students one-on-one in Math and L.A. in order to facilitate deeper student learning
Gained experience and insight on various teaching and behavior management techniques through observations

Teaching-Related Experience
Camp Counselor, Black Lake Bible Camp Olympia, WA Summers 2012 and 2013
Facilitated discussions and games, keeping the children focused in a distracting environment
Fundamentals of Math Class Teachers Assistant, Westmont College 2011-2012 School Year
Graded math homework
Volunteer with Children, Jubilee REACH Center Before and After School, Bellevue, WA March June 2009
Tutored at-risk elementary aged children in before and after school programs

Interests
Theatre, singing, playing the piano, reading, hiking, the great outdoors in general, and playing soccer

References
Dr. Mullen, Professor of Education, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA (805) 565-6288 amullen@westmont.edu
Anne Curran, 3
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Grade Teacher, Lincoln School, San Jose, Costa Rica acurran@lincoln.ed.cr
Meredith Llewellyn, 6
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Grade Teacher, McKinley Elementary, Santa Barbara, CA mllewellyn@sbsdk12.org