SARA KOETZLE

76 Pullman Ave Tonawanda NY 14217 | H: 716-909-1487 | Koetzlsd01@gmail.com

Summary
Motivated, enthusiastic educator who is dedicated and passionate about this career.

Certifications
Certification New York State Initial Teacher Certification
Literacy Specialist, Birth to Grade 12 (August 2016)

Certification New York State Initial Teacher Certification

Early Childhood and Childhood, Birth to Grade 6 (December 2013)

Education and Training

Master of Science, Literacy Specialist August 2016
Buffalo State College

Bachelor of Science, Education Mathematics December 2013

Buffalo State College - Buffalo, NY
Education Mathematics

Professional Experience

AIS 6th – 8th Grade

Charter School for Applied Technologies – Buffalo, NY Sep 2018
 Support struggling students in ELA
 Design and implement small group instruction based on students’ needs.
 Collaborative with co-teacher to support student strengths and needs.
 Analyze student work to design and implement small group instruction.
 Currently teach a 7th grade ELA class implementing the NYS Modules and
Ready Curriculum.

Long-Term Substitute 5th Grade Classroom Teacher Mar 2018

Heritage Heights Elementary - Amherst, NY (12
Weeks)
 Designed lessons using Lucy Calkins’ writing and reading units of study.
 Analyzed student work to design guided reading and strategy groups.
 Collaborated with literacy interventionist and coach to ensure student
success.
 Implemented a positive behavior management system.

Long-Term Substitute 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher May 2017

Heritage Heights Elementary - Amherst, NY (10
Weeks)
  Implemented second grade curriculum.
 Participated in a coaching model with the math coach.
 Differentiated curriculum to reach students’ needs including those
whose first language is not English.
Reading Aide Sep 2015
Heritage Heights Elementary - Amherst, NY
 Support struggling students in math and literacy.
 Make accommodations to whole group lesson for struggling students.
 Collaborate with teachers to discuss student improvement and needs.
 Progress monitor using STAR assessment.

Classroom Teacher Mar 2014-

Angier Elementary - Angier, NC Jun 2014
 Designed and implemented lessons based on the Common
Core State Standards.
 Integrated the use of technology within the classroom in
a variety of activities.
 Differentiated and accommodated lessons to meet individual student needs
 Created and implemented whole class and individual positive behavior systems.
 Communicated and collaborated with parents.

Literacy Interventionist Jan 2014-

Wayne Avenue Elementary - Dunn, NC Jun 2014
 Worked with small groups supporting literacy skills.
 Differentiated lessons daily for the needs of
each group’s needs and strengths.
 Followed the Fountas’ and Pinnel’s Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program.
 Evaluated student growth utilizing Fountas' and Pinnell's Leveled Literacy
Intervention ssessment.
 Support the development of phonics skills through a variety of activities.

Related Experience

Summer School Aide Summer

Heritage Heights Elementary- Amherst, NY 2016
Assisted in implementing a literacy-rich environment.

Camp Intervention July 2016

Heritage Heights Elementary- Amherst, NY and
Planned and implemented hands-on science activities. 2018

Summer School Aide Summer

Sweet Home Middle School- Amherst, NY 2017
Supported students with special needs during core instruction.
References

Greg Smorol Michele Fiorella

Principal Assistant Principal
Heritage Heights Elementary CMSAT
Amherst, NY Buffalo, NY
Phone: 716-250-1525 Phone: 716-710-3065 ext 8108

Scott Wolf Leslie Tyson

Curriculum Director Principal
Sweet Home Schools Angier Elementary
Amherst, New York Angier, North Carolina
Phone: 716-250-1400 Phone: 919-358-3909