Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

Sarah R. Hallinen: TH TH

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 2

Sarah R.

Hallinen
48470 Denton Rd Apt 201, Belleville, MI 48111

(734) 751-4266

sarah.hallinen@gmail.com

www.sarahhallinen.weebly.com
EDUCATION

Michigan State University


GPA 4.00
Masters Degree in Foreign Language Teaching (in progress)
University of Michigan
GPA 3.99
James B. Angell Scholar, University Honors
School of Literature, Science and Arts
Bachelors Degree in Spanish and Psychology, minor in Music
Universidad de Salamanca
Study Abroad- Spanish Literature

Salamanca, Spain

CERTIFICATION

Provisional Teaching Certificate K-12 Spanish


Provisional Teaching Certificate 6-12 Psychology
Adult/Child CPR and First Aid certification

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

Canton, MI
Canton High School
2015-2016
Spanish II Teacher (Grades 9-12)
Taught five large sections (28-34 students) of Spanish II
Incorporated technology use to assist students including Memrise.com, Conjuguemos.com, Google
Apps for Education, YouTube, and more
Collaborated with other world language teachers to update district common assessments to better align
with American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines
Plymouth, MI
East Middle School
2013-2015
th
th
7 & 8 Grade Spanish Teacher
Taught five large sections (28-36 students) of Spanish I and II, high-school level courses
Created a variety of assessments, lessons, and projects to encompass all learning styles, including skits,
games, posters, video projects, worksheets, cultural activities, and more
Worked with other world language teachers in the district in PLC groups, discussing differentiation in
the world language classroom and how to utilize Kagan cooperative learning strategies
Communicated with students and parents using a classroom website and Google Apps for Education
Member of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) team. In 2014 and 2015 collaborated
with other East staff members to plan and execute the end of the year reward event, the Amazing Race
Ann Arbor, MI
Wines Elementary School
2013
th
4 Grade Spanish Teacher, Ann Arbor Languages Partnership (A2LP)
Independently taught three fourth grade classes Spanish lessons twice weekly for one full semester
Second semester co-taught and collaborated with a teaching partner
Created all lesson materials and visual aids based off of A2LP lesson templates and guidelines
Through the program class trained on curriculum development and instructional strategies specific to
the elementary level
Collaborated with Wines elementary classroom teachers and A2LP staff during the process

Ann Arbor, MI
Forsythe Middle School
2012
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Student Teacher
Independently taught four large classes (26-33 students) at all levels for two months
Created lessons specifically focusing on accommodating special education students and the use of
technology in the classroom
Participated in all school staff meetings and professional development workshops
Created lesson and assessment materials for the updated 7th grade Spanish curriculum to meet the needs
of the incoming A2LP (Ann Arbor Languages Partnership) students, in collaboration with two other
Ann Arbor district teachers
Assisted in WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) after-school program events

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE &
ACTIVITIES

Presenter- Michigan World Language Association (MIWLA) Conference


2014
Presented with another teacher in the district on using Google for collaboration
Presented again as a workshop for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools i3 Technology
Professional Development conference
Michigan Student Orientation Greeter
2013
Assisted parents and incoming freshman students during summer orientation check-in; this involved
crowd control, answering questions, directing people to appropriate locations, helping with luggage, and
welcoming students and parents in a welcoming manner
Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) Office Assistant & Student Speaker
2012-2013
Visited schools in underprivileged areas and spoke about my educational experience, educational
resources, and the importance of higher education
Attended two training sessions on the concerns of high school students from underprivileged areas who
wish to attend college and resources to aid in the transition
Organized program materials, reconciled budget data, coordinated transportation for events, answered
phone calls, helped prepare for the 2013 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference
Michigan Student Orientation Leader
2012
Interacted and worked with incoming freshmen, transfer, and international students from diverse
backgrounds; also worked with their parents
Created a welcoming environment for new students and represented the University of Michigan
Answered questions, provided information, and led activities for incoming students during orientation in
a large group. Also led small group campus tours and discussions
During the summer supervised students in the dormitories throughout orientation, enforced expectations
for the program
Michigan Marching Band rank leader
2009-2012
Modeled and explained marching moves to band members throughout the season, giving feedback daily
to promote improvement
Acted as a positive role model and established an inclusive environment within the clarinet section and
the band
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority
Lambda Chapter Historian, band services committee chair
2010, 2011
Planned the annual band banquet event and created the presentational video for the event
Collaborated with committee members in the planning and execution of essential band events

You might also like