Sarah Martin

2804 Phillip Place Bloomington, Illinois (309)838-2077 martins@district87.org Objective: Acquire a library media specialist position in a District 87 school that will integrate my education, personal experiences, teaching abilities, and communication skills. Illinois State University, Normal, IL Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Focus in Technology, May 2012 GPA: 4.0 Illinois State University, Normal, IL Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Teacher Education, May 2008 Endorsements: Language Arts, Science, and Social Science Expect Type 03 IL Certificate by June 2008 GPA: 3.81/4.0 Overall Major GPA: 3.84 Heartland Community College, Normal, IL Associate in Arts, May 2006 GPA: 3.9; Deans List All Semesters Professional Experience:

Education:

8th Grade Science Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (08/10-Present) Teach science to eighth grade students in a general education setting. Co-teach a special education science class. Co-teach English language learners in Science.

6th Grade Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (08/0805/10) Taught sixth grade students in an English/language arts and history setting. Junior High Summer School Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (05/09-Present) Teach junior high students in an English and Science setting. Knights of Knowledge Academy Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (11/11-03/12) Taught sixth graders reading strategies in an after school program.

Pre-Professional Experience:

Student Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School, Bloomington, IL (8/07-5/08) Taught sixth grade students in an English/language arts and science setting. Developed and implemented many lessons designed to bring students into their learning. Student Observer, Metcalf Lab School, Normal, IL (2/07-4/07) Experience teaching a middle school language arts strategy lesson Student Observer, Tri-Valley Middle School, Downs, IL (8/06-5/07) Assisted students in whole class, small group, and individual instruction

Activities:

C.M.L.A Member-Middle Level Teacher Education Association IRC Member- Illinois Reading Council AIMS Member- Association of Illinois Middle Level Schools NMSA Member-National Middle School Association

Computer Skills: Portfolio:

Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Livetext, Smart Software, Skyward Online portfolio can be accessed at http://sarahmartinsportfolio.weebly.com Katie Didway, 8th grade Special Education Teacher, Bloomington Junior High School 901 Colton Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 Ph: (309)827-0086 Email:didwayk@district87.org

References:

Sherri Thomas Principal, Bloomington Junior High School 901 Colton Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 Ph: (309) 827-0086 Email: thomass@district87.org Linn McDonald, Library Media Specialist, Bloomington Junior High School 901 Colton Avenue Bloomington, IL 61701 Ph: (309)827-0086 Email: mcdonaldl@district87.org