Sarah E. Ward 7715 S. Scepter Dr. #12, Franklin, WI 53132 (414) 795-3210 wards419@gmail.

com I was impressed with her lesson plans and the actual implementation. It has been a pleasure working with Sarah, and I see her doing great things in education. Jason Kasmarick History Teacher Brookfield East High School Ms. Ward will make an excellent teacher with her collaboration, flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and concern for her students. There are a million things to be a ware and keep track of while teaching and Ms. Ward has done a great job balancing them all. Maureen McCanna History Teacher Ronald Reagan High School Sarah did a great job connecting to the students and her lessons were well planned, relevant, and engaging. My students looked forward to the days she would be teaching. Christie Thusius Social Studies/English Teacher Whitman Middle School

Teaching Action and Philosophy

Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Experienced in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of students. Possess outstanding communication skills; presents information in a variety of ways, emphasizing relevance of class material to the world beyond the classroom.

Adopted Understanding by Design with an emphasis on backward design to create lesson, instruction, and performance assessments based on outcomes/standards Experienced with Wisconsin Common Core State Standards for ELA, NCTE/IRA Standards for ELA, ISTE Technology Standards Experienced in cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, and student assessment.

Key Qualifications
Designed and taught lessons for block (90 minutes) and regular (50 minutes) class periods. 50+ hours in middle school social studies field placement, 50+ hours in high school history field placement. 25 hours in inclusive classroom with an emphasis on understanding and accommodating differences in the classroom.

Education
Bachelor of Arts History, Secondary Education Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI 2013

Field Teaching Experience

9th Grade Field Experience February 2013 Present Franklin High School, Franklin, WI 10th Grade Field Experience September 2012 December 2012 Ronald Reagan High School, Milwaukee, WI 6th Grade Field Experience February 2012 May 2012 Whitman Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI 9th Grade Field Experience September 2011 December 2011 Brookfield East High School, Brookfield, WI 8th Grade Field Experience February 2011 May 2011 Fairview Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI

Coaching Experience

Franklin High School Varsity Pom Coach August 2011 - Present Coaches the seven-time state champions, Franklin Varsity Pom Squad, at Franklin High School in Franklin, WI. Franklin Prep Pom Coordinator August 2012 - Present

Ive marveled at how successful the team was during your tenure, yet that isnt the most important part. The part that I want to thank you for the most is how the girls have morphed from the young girls they were in middle school to the young women they are now. That habits that you have helped them to form will carry them through college and beyond, and that is a momentous gift that cant be taught in any classroom. Robert Kosky Math Teacher Greendale Middle School Franklin Pom Parent

Created, developed, organized, and coordinates the Franklin Prep AllStar pom team, for ages 9-11, in association with the Franklin Recreation Department. Franklin Spirit Pom Coach August 2007 Present Created, developed, organized, and coached the Franklin Spirit All-Star pom team, for ages 11-13, in association with the Franklin Recreation Department. Since creation, the team is seven time Midwest Badgerette Champions.

Extra Curricular Participation

Alumnae in Training Program Manager August 2008 - Present Worked in the Alumnae Relations Office for three years, having started as a student administrative worker and being promoted to AIT (Alumnae in Training) Coordinator in August 2012. Current position includes a running a variety of on-campus special events and activities throughout the year. History Day Judge March 2012 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Community Day Volunteer April 2012 and April 2013 Tippecanoe Elementary School, Milwaukee, WI Midwest History Conference Volunteer Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI