Sarah Banes

2202 W. Plum #O-88

Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
505-570-1310
sarahbanes756@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an English Language Arts or Speech teaching position with a Northern Colorado school district where
I can help create a passion for literature, community, positivity and inspire discovery and creative problem
solving skills in every student.
CERTIFICATION
Colorado Department of Education License (Pending)
English Language Arts grades 7-12
Speech grades 7-12
PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Exam
5038 English Language Arts- Score of 177/200
PLACE Content Knowledge Exam
019 Speech- Score of 237/300
EDUCATION
Colorado State University
Master of Education in Education and Human Resource Studies
June 2015-Present
Concentrations: Secondary English Language Arts and Speech Education
Colorado State University
Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts
May 2013
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Spanish - Intermediate Spanish speaker and writer

Fort Collins, CO

Fort
Aug 2009-

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Loveland, CO
Student Teacher English Department
Jan 2016Present
Taught and planned Pre-AP English 10, English 10, Next Generation English 9 and Speech
Observed and participated in the Next Generation Learning pilot program and professional development
Chaperoned and attended multiple school functions in order to immerse myself in the schools culture
Intern/Practicum Student English Department
Loveland, CO
Observed and assisted during lessons taught by cooperating teacher
Aug
2015-Dec 2015
Taught 4 formal lessons that were evaluated by professor and cooperating teacher
Interacted with students, helping when needed
DENVER ACADEMY
CO
Teachers Assistant
2015

Assisted daily in classes including math, English and history

Graded all students work, keeping grades on file and online

Taught and planned classes when mentor was absent

Planned and executed an experiential learning activity for entire middle school

Denver,
Aug 2014-May

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
ACTION RESEARCH, MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Loveland, CO
Researched presence of cell phones in classrooms
2015-March 2016
Conducted observations and collected survey data
Shared findings with peers and instructors at CSU
SOCIAL CHAIR; STUDENTS FOR STUDY ABROAD
Collins, CO

Aug

Fort
March 2016

Helped promote events for students to share international experiences

Jan 2013-May 2013

STUDY ABROAD
Valparaso,
Chile
Accepted by the Pontificia Catholic University of Valparaso Study Abroad Program
Dec 2012-Jan 2013
Took 3 credits in Spanish 300-level classes
VOLUNTEER; SANTA FE MOUNTAIN CENTER
Santa Fe,
NM

Created safe learning environment promoting self-discovery and support for troubled youth
Jan 2009-May 2009
CAPTAIN; ST. MICHAELS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM
NM
Utilized management and leadership strategies
2008-May 2009
Organized community events and practices
INTERESTS
Playing tennis, hiking, reading, traveling, animals, being with friends and family

Santa Fe,
Aug

March 2016