Julia E.

Sayles
190 Prospect St. Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 02139
914-589-8393 | jesayles@gmail.com
http://jesayles.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Tufts University, Somerville, MA June 2015-August 2016
Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary EducationEnglish
Urban Teacher Training Collaborative Fellow

Barnard College, Columbia University, New York, NY September 2010-May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Urban Studies (Education Specialization)
GPA: 3.74; Cum Laude; Deans List (2010-2014)

LISCENSURE
Massachusetts Preliminary Educator License, English (5-8) September 2015
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement

EXPERIENCE
Chelsea Public Schools, Chelsea, MA September 2016-Present
6th Grade ELA Teacher, Wright Science and Technology Academy
Teach 110 6th grade students in five sections of ELA
Design and implement units focused around anchor novels
Participate in vertical and horizontal planning committees
Teach students with IEPs and ELLs in an inclusion setting
Plan units and lessons based on the Common Core Standards for both Reading and Writing

Somerville Public Schools, Somerville, MA September 2015-June 2016

Student Teacher, West Somerville Neighborhood School
Immersive teaching residency experience in 7th and 8th grade ELA classroom.
Taught remedial 7th grade reading class a few times a week.
Lead 7th grade tutoring group twice a week after school.
Designed and implement unit plans and lessons for two sections of 8th Grade ELA.
Differentiated lessons for upper and lower level classes as well as students within each class.
Used variety of text sources including novels, plays, short stories, non-fiction, film, music, and art.
Attended professional development and common planning sessions.

IES San Fernando, Madrid, Spain October 2014-June 2015

North American Language and Cultural Assistant
Co-taught and assisted English Language classes for students in 7th through 12th grade and adult
vocational classes.
Created and gave presentations on English language and American culture with accompanying
assignments.
Delivered large and small group instruction.

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, New York, NY June 2014-August 2014

Clinician (Instructor)
Tutored students of all ages, one-on-one in reading, spelling, visualization, and phonics.
Worked with children with learning disabilities and children on the Autism spectrum.
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Breakthrough Collaborative, Santa Fe, NM

8th Grade Reading Teacher, Public Relations Committee Chair June 2013-August 2013
High School Writing Teacher, College Bound Department Head June 2012-August 2012
7th Grade History Teacher, Public Relations Committee June 2011-August 2011
2013: Planned and taught daily academic and elective classes. Created Urban Design elective.
Designed brochures and yearbooks. Coordinated special events such as Visitors Day.
2012: Planned and taught writing classes. Teambuilding and college visits. Oversaw College Bound
department and acted as liaison to the administration.
2011: Planned and taught daily academic and elective classes. Designed Musical Theatre (skit
writing) elective and edited seventh grade History curricula.

STRIVE Preparatory Schools, SMART Academy, Denver, CO May 2013-June 2013

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9 Grade Composition Teacher
Created lesson plans and taught first semester 9th grade Writing during a summer school credit
recovery program.

Musical Mentors Collaborative, New York, NY June 2012-Present

President/Treasurer, Volunteer Piano Instructor
Currently serving on the board of directors
Participated in incorporation process to become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Oversaw instructor-student pairings between Columbia University and P.S. 145.
Supervised program operations.
Solicited donations of funds, instruments, etc.
Organized and participated in monthly instructor meetings to discuss pedagogical methods.

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media sites
Advanced Spanish (conversational skills, proficient in reading and writing)
Advanced pianist (instrumental studies at Manhattan School of Music)