Karly Renee Sachs

2311 Sussex Lane, Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Phone: 847-946-1973 Email: Karly.Sachs@drake.edu
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Endorsements: Mathematics (5-12), Middle school mathematics and science (5-8), Coaching
GPA: 3.69/4.0

Expected Graduation: May 2015

Student Teaching Experience

High School Algebra II Student Teacher
January 2015-March 2015
Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Plan and present lessons including components of trigonometry and exponential functions

Utilize critical thinking activities, collaborative learning techniques, and discovery learning to help students understand new material

Use differentiation techniques to accommodate the needs of all learners

Write and grade student assessments

Practice conflict resolution skills to address classroom behavior

Encourage participation and collaboration of all students during lessons and classroom activities
Middle School Mathematics Student Teacher
March 2015-May 2015
McCombs Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Design and teach lessons pertaining to the sixth grade Iowa Core State Standards

Apply critical thinking activities, collaborative learning techniques, and discovery learning to help students understand new material

Differentiate lessons to accommodate the needs of all learners

Create and grade informal student assessments to evaluate student progress

Grade student assessments based on standard referenced grading criteria

Promote classroom management techniques to supervise classroom behaviors

Practicum Experience
High School Geometry Practicum Student
Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Interacted with students in both small and large group settings

Facilitated student learning by guiding activities involving independent discovery

Reached out to ELL students on an individual basis to accommodate their learning needs

Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present an instructional lesson

Eighth Grade Mathematics Practicum Student
Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Supported student learning by leading small collaborative groups

Worked with students individually to improve their math skills

Related Work Experience
Camp Director
Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, Illinois

Arranged and presented lessons pertaining to the kindergarten and first grade common core state standards

Connected with campers in small and large group settings as well as with parents to discuss child behavior

Used disciplinary actions when campers were misbehaving

Mathematics Tutor
Drake University Math Lab, Des Moines, Iowa

Mentored students one-on-one to improve and enhance their mathematical skills

Altered my teaching style to fit the need of every tutee

Employee at Boys and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa

Assisted children with educational and emotional dilemmas

Motivated students to work together in a positive manner

Spring 2014

Fall 2013, Spring 2012

Summer 2013-2014

Fall 2013-Fall 2014

Fall 2012, Spring 2013

Skills, Certifications, and Honors

Received Mandatory Reporter Certification

Received Blood Borne Pathogens Certification
Made the Deans List (Fall 2012, Fall 2013)
Made the Presidents List (Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014)
Graduating Cum Laude in Secondary Education and Mathematics Education
Granted the Outstanding Student in Mathematics Education Award by the School of Arts and Sciences at Drake University