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SARAH LARSON

25685 W. Marion Ave, Ingleside, IL 60041 ¾ (224) 234-1967 ¾ smlarson93@yahoo.com

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Initial Illinois Professions Teaching License: Elementary Education (K-9) Area of Concentration: ESL/Bilingual GPA 3.6/4.0 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Three Oaks Elementary, Cary, IL 2015-2016 Fourth Grade Self Contained Bilingual Spanish Teacher

• Enhanced lessons utilizing 21st Century technology • Differentiated lesson plans to meet all learners • Taught 80 percent of the day in English and 20 Percent of the day in Spanish • Helped establish the bridge between Spanish and English as students prepare to be immersed

into monolingual setting. Stuart Paddock Elementary, Palatine, IL Spring 2015 First/Second Grade Multiage Bilingual Spanish Teacher: Student Teaching Experience

• Taught full day instruction in Spanish • Implemented differentiated lesson plans for all subject areas that aligned with the Common

Core State Standards • Analyzed classroom and district assessments to develop reading and math lessons

PBL Eastlawn Elementary, Paxton, IL Fall 2014 Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher: Clinical Experience

• Collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement lessons to effectively meet the needs of students with a wide range of interests and abilities

• Promoted a positive and safe classroom environment and demonstrated strong classroom management skills

RELATED EXPERIENCE International College of Seville, Spain Spring 2013 English Tutor/Teacher

• Tutored Spanish speaking students in a variety of academic areas • Developed an English literacy program for native Spanish speakers

Park School Campus, Grayslake, IL Fall 2010-Fall 2012 Fourth-Eighth Grade Cheerleading Assistant Coach

• Supervised team with a focus on team building and positive attitudes • Choreographed cheer and dance routines for two teams of students

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND ABILITIES • Fluent in Spanish • Member of Delta Gamma Sorority • Member of Epsilon Delta Professional Teaching Organization • Extensive travel throughout the United States and Europe

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REFERENCES Mr. Brad Pickens Elementary School Teacher PBL Eastlawn Elementary, Paxton, IL 217-417-0017 bradpickens@pblpanthers.org Ms Julia Riemer Elementary School Teacher Stuart Paddock Elementary, Palatine, IL 630-362-4714 riemerj@ccsd15.org Elizabeth Bergren Elementary School Teacher Three Oaks Elementary, Cary, IL 815-382-1130 elizabth.bergren@cary26.org Ms Glorines Schleg ELL/Bilingual Teacher Park School Campus, Grayslake, IL 224-627-1078 schleg.glorines@d46.org