SARA BERGER

ENGLISH TEACHER
Bainbridge Island, WA 509-680-6926 sberger@bisd303.org

WORK EXPERIENCE
English Teacher Sept. 2018 - Present
Bainbridge High School | Bainbridge Island, WA
Monitor and maintain an inclusive classroom environment of 25-62 students to ensure students of
all backgrounds and identities feel safe, seen, and supported
Develop relationships with multiple community partners to solicit classroom guest speakers
Plan and execute long-term units and daily lessons, individually and in grade-level teams
Incorporate visual art, including paintings and photos, into lesson activities to establish historical
context for various literary works and movements
Facilitate Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) exercises using art to reinforce students' analytical,
interpretive, and critical thinking skills
Piloted and designed curriculum for English 12: Contemporary Writing
BHS Equity Team Member
Advisor for Knitting Club, Students Against Sexual Assault, and the Bainbridge Student Equity Team
Created a sexual violence resource infographic that has been implemented district-wide
Resident Assistant with Additional Duties Sept. 2015 - June. 2017
Hinderlie Hall - Community for Creative Expression | Tacoma, WA
Developed and executed programming related to creative expression including "Painting for Stress
Relief" and “The Modern Sketchbook" to build community among student artists
Mentored undergraduate students pursuing arts majors to increase successful degree fulfillment

Art Instructor Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2016

Corbin Art Center | Spokane, WA (seasonal)
Instructed classes of 12-21 children, ages 3-13, in various artistic mediums including painting,
drawing, mixed media, fiber arts, and sculpture to visually communicate experiences and concepts
Designed and implemented lesson plans related to weekly camp themes including "master artists",
STEAM, drama, fashion, and more

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pottery Student - Eagledale Studio Mar. - Dec. 2022
Ceritfied in Youth Mental Health First Aid Oct. 2022
NEH Institute: Disability, Identity, History and Literature Aug. 2021
Art21 Virtual Teacher Workshop: When Love Leads Mar. 2021

HONORS
Outstanding Educator Nomination, Delta Kappa Gamma Feb. 2020
Recognition for "high success in promoting student achievement and exemplary leadership in education"

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Education 2017 - 2018
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Secondary certification in English Language Arts and Visual Arts

B.A. English & Studio Art 2013-2017

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA