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Sara Jo Barrett is an English and Social Studies teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching high school and college courses. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from Eastern Washington University, where she also received her Bachelor's degree in English Education, graduating summa cum laude. Barrett is skilled in student-centered, research-driven, and tech-literate teaching methods with a focus on project-based learning, cultural responsiveness, and standards-based grading.
Green Resume sjbarrett v.2
- 1. Sara Jo Barrett English and Social Studies Teacher, M.A. STUDENT-CENTERED | RESEARCH-DRIVEN | TECH-LITERATE 360.440.4306 sarajobarrett@gmail.com 9202 W Gage Blvd. Apt. N102 Kennewick, WA 99336 EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 2014- pres. 2012- 2014 2012- 2012 2010- 2012 Delta High School (Central Washington University) Teacher, Adjunct Facilitates cross-curricular project planning within various teams Emphasizes mastery learning with standards-based grading Maintains award-winning classroom Web site Designs STEM-focused projects with teams Leads English PLC under newly designed protocol Develops and delivers college curriculum to advanced and mainstream classes Publishes curriculum Courses Taught AP Literature and Composition, Speech and Debate, Science Fiction, Honors English 11, British & World Literature, English 101, English 102, English 105 YEARS TEACHING UNIVERSITY YEARS IN STEM EDUCATION YEAR IN LEADERSHIP Eastern Washington University Teacher, TA, Writing Tutor Differentiated instruction and pacing to engage students passions Built a community by encouraging cultural inclusion Researched effects of Mental Fitness instruction on student retention Analyzed assessment data to improve departmental curriculum Courses Taught English 101, English 170, Academic Success Center North Kitsap High School Student Teacher Broadened cultural representation with new mythology units Involved parents in students writing progress Designed resources for PLC Volunteered time to numerous clubs and organizations Courses Taught Pre-AP English 10, World Mythology, AP Literature and Composition Cheney Middle School Student Teacher, Tutor Analyzed data to inform student learning plans Created discovery-based, hands -on curricula for English and social studies blocks Fostered meaningful relationships with every student Courses Taught 6th and 7th Grade English & Social Studies Blocks, AVID, After- School Homework Help Eastern Washington University M.A. in English Literature Summa cum laude B.A.E. in English Education Summa cum laude Francis B. Huston Medallion Honoree History minor SKILLS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FIND ME MASTERBARRETT.WEEBLY.COM | LINKEDIN | TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS Creating a Culture to Support ELL Students 2016 Transforming School Culture 2015 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy 2015 A.P. Summer Institute 2015 Agile Mind Youth Development 2015 STEM Lighthouse Conference 2014 presenter Interdisciplinary Nineteenth Century Studies Conference 2013 presenter Standards-Based Grading Understanding by Design Cultural Responsiveness Growth Mindset Integrating Technology ESL Education Project-Based Learning Click for more info Click for more info