Sara Carroll

1628 Miles Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 910.0613 | Sara.Carroll@wmich.edu

Objective

To encourage life-long learning and critical thinking through work with youth in both traditional and non-traditional teaching environments Western Michigan University (2007 December 2010) Graduated magna cum laude SED Social Studies RX General Social Studies, Geography, Government/Civics, Economics, History, Political Science SED History CC SED English BX Kalamazoo Valley Community College (2006 2007) Associates, International Studies

Education

Honors & WMU Adolescent Literature Award (Spring 2012) Invitations Selected as one of two annual award recipients
Smith Burnham Outstanding Intern Award (Fall 2010) Selected as one of two annual award recipients WMU History Education Seminar (November 2010) Invited speaker

Additional Training

ERAC/CE Kalamazoo (Summer 2011) Participated in anti-racism training hosted by Eliminating Racism and Claiming/ Celebrating Equality, Seminar includes instutional assessment and inclusion strategies NCEE Focus on Globalization Online professional development course hosted by National Council for Economics Education provided information, training, and lessons for teaching globalization Experience Lakeview High School, Battle Creek (April-June 2012) Full-time substitute Taught 10th grade U.S. History, AP U.S. History independently

Experience

Taught ELL and inclusion classes, differentiated instruction and coordinated with support staff to ensure students need were met Used provided curriculum outline, augmented with materials in context based on student interest and need Portage Central High School (Fall 2010) Full-time intern Taught 10th grade Government, AP Government, and Economics classes independently Created daily lesson plans aligned with state standards Taught an inclusion class and coordinated instruction with Special Education teachers to maximize student achievement Co-taught International Baccalaureate History class lessons Emphasized current application, critical thinking, and social justice related to, and in coordination with, curriculum guidelines Maple Street Magnet School (Spring 2008) Pre-intern

16 hrs/week Observed and assisted instruction in inclusive 7th grade social studies classes Observed and assisted in the Special Education resource room Provided intensive assistance to students with special needs and chronic absences Peace Jam Club Advisor, Youth United Way (2005-Present) Lead Youth United Ways Peace Jam club, teach the Peace Jam curriculum, advise students in creating annual service projects related to local and global areas of concern Augment existing Peace Jam curricula to instruct students about geography, economics, and politics as related to the lives and work of Nobel Peace Laureates Co-Advisor, Kalamazoo County Youth Advisory Council (2005-Present) Lead meetings about consensus, group dynamics, communication, philanthropy, grant-making, and fund-development Substantial experience with the grant process and extensive knowledge of local non-profit organizations

Employment

Kelly Services, Inc. Long-term substitute teacher at Lakeview High School, Battle Creek, MI Substitute teach in Calhoun County Public Schools Supervisor: Katrina Petty | (269) 962-8541 Kalamazoo College

Wrote and implemented 16-week curriculum for second and third grade students at El Sol Elementary focused on basic science, gardening, and verbal skills Supervisor: Teresa Denton | (269) 267-7414 Fair Food Matters, Growing Matters Garden Instructor (Summer 2011) Seasonal Teach local youth about food systems, nutrition, and gardening to promote healthy habits and provide urban and at-risk youth with positive experiences Participate in local farmers markets at the Peoples Food Coop, Bank Street, and the Douglass Community Association and use that experience to practice basic math and book-keeping skills Supervisor: Erica Barajas | (269) 492.1270 Professional Education Services Group, LLC (Nov. 2010-Present) Substitute teach in Kalamazoo County Public Schools Supervisor: Troy Ruger | (616) 891-0509

References
Mary Lou Boughton | 269.370.3959 Youth United Way Program Director, Peace Jam board of directors Jill Engles-Van Eck | 269.342.9693 Retired Teacher Tama Salisbury | 517.285.0306 Internship Mentor, Portage Central High School Carole Stoddard | 269.679.5906 Internship Site Coordinator, Portage Central High School, WMU Dr. Wilson Warren | 269.387.4644 WMU History Department, Professor of History Teaching Methods