SARAH CASTLE

(734) 478-2333 • 1989 Grant Ave, Apt 403, Ogden, UT 84401 • sa_castle@charter.net

Summary
I am a dedicated elementary teacher eager to work in a diverse environment, with a passion for
literature and a sincere commitment to optimizing student success. I am enthusiastic about using
technology in the classroom and developing student’s digital literacy. I have created several
websites to showcase the role of technology in my classroom. See link: https://linktr.ee/sacastle
Certification
Utah Teacher Certification - All subjects K- 6th grade July 2019
Michigan Teacher Certification - All subjects K-5th grade May 2017
LETRS CERTIFICATION May 2020
· Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
Trauma-Informed Teacher Certification May 2020
EXTRA CERTIFICATIONS:

Education
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Expected Aug 2020
· Educational Technology Endorsement
· Credits: 18
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY April 2017
· Bachelor of Arts in English
· Bachelor of Arts in Education
· Minor: Elementary Certification
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE May 2013
· Associates in Digital and Video Film Production
Teaching Experience
NEW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY August 2017 - Currently
1st Grade Teacher, New Bridge Elementary
· Instructional Leadership Team Member (2018-2020). Evaluating school STEM PLTW
designation and coordinating school wide success plan.
· Utilize differentiations through online programs like iReady and LexiaCore5.
· Certified in PLTW (project lead the way) and led team in applying project-based learning.
· Collaborated in data driven PLCs utilizing backwards design, standard focused term plans.
· Emphasizing social skills development through Second Step curriculum and daily practice.
· Strategically designed and implemented behavior plans with fidelity.
· Integrated college and career readiness classroom workshops and vocabulary.
· Fostering coding and engineering in elementary students as a First Lego League Jr Coach.
· Organized monthly Family STEM Days aligned to science standards and grade level content.
· Arranged grade level field trips correlated to Science standards with a STEM focus.
· Composed grant proposals for classroom materials, field trips, and recess supplies.
· Coordinated cross-grade level reading buddies to increase fluency, rate, and comprehension.
· Conducted ERCI and Heggerty routines to improve phonics and phonemic awareness.

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(734) 478-2333 • 1989 Grant Ave, Apt 403, Ogden, UT 84401 • sa_castle@charter.net

· Established students individualized reading and math goals.

OGDEN DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL June – July 2019
1 Grade Teacher, New Bridge Elementary
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· Led reading small groups using the University of Utah Reading Clinic routines and structure.
· Taught Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension using the Wonders Curriculum.
· Improved Phonemic Awareness skills through integration of Heggerty.
KENNEDY FOUNDATION June-Aug. 2017
Associate Teacher K-3rd Grade
· Conducted teacher-led small groups for guided reading.
· Taught Phonemic Awareness by building phoneme manipulation skills.
· Improved phonics skills through synthetic phonics practices.
· Developed students Vocabulary and built Fluency.
ALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sept. 2016-April 2017
Kindergarten Teachers Assistant and Student Teacher
· Co-Taught social studies, science, and guided reading groups.
· Conducted NWEA testing, Running Records, and read-aloud.
· Facilitated Family Fun Night, Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, and the 100’s Day Celebration.
· Designed interactive math and literacy learning centers.
· Led reader conferences and assessed reader Fountas and Pinnell levels.
· Collaborated with professionals to individualize and differentiate lessons to student level.
ALLENDALE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sept.-Nov. 2015
Third grade Math tutor
· Individualized math lessons focused around multiplication and division.
· Collected and analyzed data on student learning and comprehension to inform teaching.
SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jan.-April 2015
Second and Third grade Reading Tutor
· Differentiated English writing, reading, and phonics lessons.
· Integrated read-aloud and reading sight-word games.
· Administered Running Records.
Other Work Experience
GVSU STEELCASE LIBRARY Aug 2014-April 2017
ADVENTURE CENTER CHILDCARE May 2014-Aug 2016
Educational References
JANICE BUKEY
Principal - New Bridge Elementary School bukeyj@ogdensd.org
KARLA LAUDATO
Kindergarten Teacher - New Bridge Elementary School laudatok@ogdensd.org
JESSICA NAMOVICZ
Literacy Coach - Salt Lake City School District jessica.namovicz@slcschools.org
KACEE WEAVER
Lead Guide and Program Manager – Higher Ground Education kaweaver@tohigherground.com

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