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Sarah Lauer

1154 14 Street Des Moines, IA 50314

Phone: 515-423-5347
Email: sarah.lauer@drake.edu

Objective: Passionate and driven elementary educator seeking to make a difference in

childrens lives, imbuing them with a lifelong love of learning and a passion for excellence

Education:
Drake University, Des Moines, IA: December 2015
Elementary Education with Reading and ESL Endorsements
GPA: 4.0/4.0

Student Teaching Experience:

K-5th grade ESL at Howe Elementary, Des Moines (1/2 semester)
Planned engaging lessons
Delivered quality instruction
Differentiated for a variety of levels of English proficiency
Implemented whole brain techniques for classroom management
P3 at Dundonald Primary School, Belfast, Northern Ireland (1/2 semester)
Facilitated instruction in an international setting
Developed and delivered engaging lessons aligned with the Northern Ireland curriculum
Guided learning in whole-class and small-group settings
Gained a greater appreciation for diversity and differentiation

Practicum Experiences:
ESL K-3rd grade, Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA

Spring 2015

6th grade science, Waukee South Middle School, Waukee, IA

Spring 2015

2nd grade, Capitol View Elementary, Des Moines, IA

Spring 2015

Kindergarten, Capitol View Elementary, Des Moines, IA

Spring 2015

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3 grade at Madison Elementary, Des Moines, IA

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Fall 2014

ESL 4 -5 grade at Western Hills, West Des Moines, IA

Spring 2014

2nd grade at Ashland Ridge Elementary, Ankeny, IA

Spring 2014

2nd grade at Greenwood Elementary, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2012

Various other area observations (15 hours)

Tutoring Experience:
Hubbell Elementary (Fall 2014 and Summer 2015)
Tutored elementary students in reading and writing skills
Provided extra instruction for students who read significantly below grade level
Planned and implemented individually tailored lessons

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Relevant Work Experience:

Drake University Griffin Academy (Spring Fall 2014)
Taught after-school science and arts program to K-2nd and middle school students
Planned, developed, and delivered lessons
Drake University Book Blast (Spring 2014 Spring 2015)
Facilitated out-of-hours book lending program for elementary and middle school students
in Des Moines Public School system
Studio Virtu Intern (Summer 2012)
Assisted in the delivery of art lessons
Prepared activities for students ages pre-K-9th grade

Volunteer Experience:
Girl Scouts Breakfast Club (Spring 2015)
Facilitated service learning with 3rd-5th grade girls at Madison Elementary and led
discussions on bullying and bullying prevention
Religious Education Leader (Spring Summer 2015)
Facilitated activities and learning for children grades K-6
Collaborated with other volunteers to co-teach lessons
Tutor of Adult ELL (Spring Summer 2014)
Planned lessons
Taught phonics and phonemic awareness skills, letters, and vocabulary
Greenwood Elementary (Spring 2013)
Assisted the classroom teacher with reading and writing instruction in a 2nd grade
classroom

Scholarships and Honors:

ETS Recognition of Excellence

Presidents List
Presidential Transfer Award

Memberships:

Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Theta Kappa
Drake Education Association

Skills and Certifications:

FAST Certified
Trained in Junior Achievement delivery
Experienced with differentiation in a variety of settings

International Experience:

2 week seminar in Cyprus and Greece

2 week seminar in the United Kingdom
semester student teaching in Belfast Northern Ireland