1. Sarah Gruen
Sarahg443@me.com • 909.973.9117• 662 W. Baseline Road San Dimas• CA 91773
OBJECTIVE Substitute Teacher
EDUCATION
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies, May 2012
Concentration: Psychology
GPA 3.8
SUMMARY
 Over Four years experience supervising children, ages 0-18, in both indoor academic settings and
outdoor recreational settings
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Proven ability to engage groups of students in recreational play and structured activities
 CBEST and CTC Clearance
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 10/14 to Present
Upland, Charter Oak, Arcadia & Glendora Unified School Districts
Substitute Teacher (All grades: preschool- high school & Special Education)
 Implement teacher lesson plans
 Maintain and manage classroom environment
 Facilitate and assign classroom activities
 Provide appropriate feedback to promote student leaning
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Forest Home Christian Camp 05/14 to 8/14
Neighborhood Day Camp Counselor
 Assisted in facilitating a fun, faith-filled week of camp through program and recreation
 Provided spiritual leadership and guidance to children grades K-6th
 Lead 6 or more campers in small group discussions about Gods word
 Built community amongst the campers and taught them to see God in every situation
Loving Savior of the Hills 08/13 to 04/14
Extended Care Assistant/ Lunch Time Noon Aide
 Provided a safe and welcoming environment for students attending day care
 Accurately maintained the sign in/sign out log

2.  Lead and facilitated various learning activities to keep students engaged
 Assisted children during homework time
 Supervised lunch and recess time for grades K-8th
 Organized group games both indoor and outdoor
 Handled discipline decisions and assisted with behavior management
THINK Together After-School Program, San Bernardino County, CA 09/12 to 08/13
Program Leader/ Substitute Program Leader
 Supervised groups of 20-30 elementary and junior high aged students
 Lead and Facilitated the main components of the program while Maintaining 100% line of sight
 Implemented academic lessons and coached children during physical activities