ABOUT ME

I am an innovative educator
SARAH J. LITTLE
passionate about carefully EDUCATOR, M.A.
crafting educational
experiences for equity and
optimal engagement.
Every student CAN. CERTIFICATION
• Michigan Elementary Professional Teaching Certificate
• Endorsements in Language Arts, K-12 ESL, & Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ELEMENTARY ESL TEACHER
CONTACT Kalamazoo Public Schools (2019-2021)
Provided differentiated instruction to multilingual learners of
mill2058@msu.edu diverse linguistic backgrounds • Collaborated with content-
area teachers to provide language support • Coordinated
(269) 816-4733 with other ESL teachers to provide most appropriate services
& instruction • Provided live & asynchronous differentiated
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online instruction during COVID-19 school closings

Portage, MI K-12 MIGRANT/ESL TEACHER

Van Buren Intermediate School District (2017-2019)
Collaborated with teachers & administrators to determine
multilingual learner & migrant student services • Created
district-wide schedule of services & instructional plans • Wrote
grants for state funding • Trained & coordinated schedule for
bilingual aide • Provided data & supporting materials to
classroom teachers • Coordinated state & district testing for
EDUCATION English learners • Ensured accommodations were in place

K-4 SPANISH TEACHER

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Harper Creek Community Schools (2016-2017)
M.A. Teaching & Personalized Spanish instruction for over 350 students •
Curriculum Evaluated student growth through standards-based grading •
(2020, GPA 4.0) Collaborated with team members to develop district Spanish
curriculum • Implemented research-based strategies
B.A. Elementary
Education, Spanish, MIDDLE SCHOOL ESL TEACHER
Language Arts & TESOL Sturgis Public Schools (2015-2016)
.(2014, GPA 4.0) Designed curriculum & content for 6th-8th grade multilingual
learners • Delivered scaffolded ELA curriculum using SIOP
strategies • Collaborated to make data-driven decisions for
student placement & remediation • Coordinated assessments
• Differentiated classroom tasks & assessments based on
language ability & learning needs
SARAH J. LITTLE
EDUCATOR, M.A. • (269) 816-4733 • MILL2058@MSU.EDU

SKILLS
Advanced Spanish proficiency • Strong technology skills in: Zoom, Google Suite, Screencastify,
Kami, Kahoot, Quizizz, Microsoft Office, Flipgrid, Quizlet, Blooket, Talking Points, Peardeck, & strong
technology adaptation • Grant writing • SIOP Trained • Kagan Structures Trained • Creation of
video tutorials • Curriculum & materials development • Technology & instruction integration

GRANTS & AWARDS

• Van Buren ISD Special Education PAC Excellence in Education Award (2019)
• Donors Choose & Meemic Scholastic Book Grant to improve diversity of texts (2018-2019)
• Summa Cum Laude & Honors College Alumna, MSU College of Education (2014)
• MSU College of Education Highest Academic Achievement Award (2014)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
IN-SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP
• Graphic design projects for multilingual event flyers and school logo development (2021)
• Co-taught Secondary Newcomer Class at Van Buren ISD (2017-2019)
• Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators EL Network Member (2017-2019)
• Leader of Seal of Biliteracy District Implementation for Decatur Public Schools (2017-2019)
• Wattles Park Elementary Social Media Manager (2016-2017)
• School Improvement Team Member at Sturgis Middle School (2015-2016)

SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES & LEADERSHIP

• Exito Educativo Bilingual Family Workshop Series at Van Buren ISD (2018-2019)
• Develop bilingual literacy night workshops & informational parent sessions (2015, 2017-2019)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

• Michigan Association of Bilingual Educators Annual Conference (2021)
• Adapting Kagan Structures for Remote Learning (2021)
• STARR Commonwealth Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools (2020)
• WIDA Trainings: Engaging Multilingual Newcomers (2020), Reading Supports for Multilingual
Learners (2019), Leading Schools for Multilingual Learner Achievement (2018), National WIDA
Conference (2018), Scaffolding Learning through Language (2018)
• National Association for Directors of Migrant Education Conference (2018-2019)
• Michigan Department of Education Special Populations Conference (2017-2019)
• Advocating for ELLs online professional learning network member (2017-Present)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative Education Committee (2021-Present) • Refugee
Student Tutor & Mentor with Bethany Christian Services (2021-Present) • Kalamazoo Literacy
Council Adult ESL Summer Program (2018) • Girls on the Run Coach (2016-2018) • After-school
Tutor with Lansing Refugee Development Center (2013) • MSU Spanish Classroom Aide (2013)