1. Sara Warnock
71 Hallocks Run, Somers, NY 10589 | 914.649.0451 | sjanew15@gmail.com |
SUMMARY
Organized professional experienced at working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines who is interested in
making a career change from teaching to the field of international affairs. Detail-oriented, hardworking individual
with cross-cultural knowledge and awareness and a passion for international affairs, especially as it relates to
education as a vehicle for peacekeeping. Proven strengths in communication, writing, grammar, and reading
comprehension, which were prerequisites needed to receive teaching certificates in English and Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages. Innovative, dedicated individual with a demonstrated ability to solve problems and
work independently and as part of a team to research and review content for use. Strong public speaker with
leadership skills who also has knowledge of the dynamic, speedy nature of web environments and proficiency in
technology such as blogs, Google Plus, Google Apps, Google Drive, and social media.
EDUCATION
Mercy College, Yorktown Heights, NY
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, May 2011, GPA: 4.0
Simmons College Boston, MA
Master of Arts in Teaching, August 2010, GPA: 4.0
Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2009, GPA: 3.2
LICENSURE
Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, New York, K-12
English, New York, 5-9
English, Massachusetts, 5-12
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mahopac Central School District, Mahopac, NY
Per Diem Substitute Teacher, 09/2012-present and 10/2010- 06/2011
• Increased students’ understanding of material in all grades and subjects by using lesson plans and flexible
teaching methods in line with New York State Common Core Standards.
• Collected observational data to provide academic support and used positive behavior reinforcement to teach
good behavior; student-friendly environment emerged that increased students’ academic progress.
Esperanza Preparatory Academy, East Harlem, NY
High School ESL Teacher, 09/2014-10/2014
• Collaborated with co-teachers and other staff to teach 114 students and design individualized, engaging
resources and lessons that used best learning practices such as group work, reciprocal teaching and projects to
account for students’ cultural backgrounds, language levels, and learning styles; students’ acquisition of English
increased significantly.
• Researched material for and taught interdisciplinary unit on World Food Day, which broadened students’
understanding of important issues from both local and global perspectives.
• Analyzed student learning trends and progress, evaluated lesson and course outcomes, and implemented group
leader and participation charts to improve course quality and decrease inappropriate student behavior.
• Lectured teachers on new English as a Second Language standards and terminology.

2. Patchogue-Medford Central Schools, Patchogue, NY
Leave replacement ESL Teacher and Per Diem Substitute Teacher, 09/2013-03/2014
• Created student-centered, differentiated, technology-infused units and resources for sixty two middle school
ESL students aligned to New York State English as a Second Language teaching standards; significantly raised
special need students’ understanding of how to organize and structure formal essays.
• Designed and implemented exams and tutored students after school to increase students’ study skills, academic
vocabulary, and English language proficiency.
Commupool, Joetsu, Japan
Conversational English Instructor, 05/2012 – 07/2012
• Developed individualized lessons and resources for English as a Second Language business and conversational
English programs, which enhanced students’ practical language skills.
• Set goals for students to use English to accomplish daily tasks in preparation for life overseas, which they met
through the use of role-plays, student-led discussions, and the use of culture-specific vocabulary in practical
tasks.
Korea Poly School, Daegu and Daejeon, South Korea
Elementary ESL Teacher and Middle School ESL Teacher, 07/2011– 03/2012
• Increased Pk-5th grade elementary students’ English language comprehension using an American elementary
school curriculum and review sessions.
• Monitored student progress and referred target students with special needs for lunchtime extra help to increase
their academic performance.
• Educated 5th grade – 11th grade students in writing, social studies, and science and used review sessions and
student-centered learning to increase student performance.
• Planned and ran a successful five-week science intensive for 5th-11th grade students which included allocating
funds for resources, researching and selecting activities, and arranging labs.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Multilingual: intermediate conversational French, advanced-level knowledge of Farsi
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
• Proficient in Web 2.0 tools such as Google Plus, Google Apps and Docs, Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint), social media, Wikis, Photoshop and graphic design, basic html, website creation, SMART Boards,
and Ipads.