S​arah​ G​roenwald

720-235-6863
sarah.groenwald@gmail.com
http://sgbiologyology.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
To re-inspire the scientist within students.

EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
B.S. Natural Sciences/Biology Education with Honors, Fall 2016
3.7 GPA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Chinle High School Environmental Science Teacher

Chinle, AZ Developed curriculum based on state standards
November 2017- Present Engaged students in hands-on and STEM activities
Scaffolded instruction for ELL students to succeed in science
Applied for and received $800 grant to start school garden

Boulder Valley School District Substitute Teacher

Boulder, CO Managed classrooms of varying age and ability levels K-12
October 2016 - October 2017 Implemented lesson plans to continue student learning
Supported students in accomplishing assigned tasks

National Student Leadership Assistant Team Advisor

Conference at American Developed lessons on Forensics for high school students
University Facilitated team building and leadership activities
Washington, DC Trained teammates on lesson planning to aid student learning
August 2017 - July 2017 Managed student behavior during activities and field trips

Boulder High School Student Teacher

Boulder, CO Constructed and instructed lessons tied to core curriculum
August 2017 - December 2017 Collaborated with teachers in the department
Formed positive relationships with students
Learned and practiced classroom management strategies
 Community Cycles Camp Counselor
Boulder, CO Planned and executed daily lessons in bike skills, safety, and
April 2015 - Present mechanics based on developed curriculum
Differentiated instruction for varying ages and ability levels
Managed groups of 8 children on bike rides
Engaged students in conversations about bike/crosswalk safety

The Institute For Learning Study Group Leader

and Teaching (TILT) Managed groups of up to 30 students
Fort Collins, CO Helped students improve up to 2 letter grades
August 2013 - August 2016 Planned test reviews and activities to engage students
Facilitated peer education in introductory Biology

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Camp Counselor/Volunteer

Center Maintained well-being of riders during hippotherapy sessions
Longmont, CO Kept students with ADHD and Autism on task
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August 2011 - November​ 2 Guided children aged 6-11 through daily camp activities
Communicated with students and parents about progress
Earned 2 awards: Outstanding Youth Volunteer
Recognition from​ ​Boulder Optimist Club
SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
Experience with AVID and Achieve 3000 interventions, UbD lesson planning, as well as PBIS
behavioral management strategies.
Attended trainings in suicide prevention and active shooter safety, as well as collaborative learning
strategies. Google Certified Educator. Member of Arizona GIS Educators. Honors thesis in
cross-cultural education. Experience in STEM outreach.