1. SARAH LARSON
25685 W. Marion Ave, Ingleside, IL 60041 ¾ (224) 234-1967 ¾ smlarson93@yahoo.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Initial Illinois Professions Teaching License: Elementary Education (K-9)
Area of Concentration: ESL/Bilingual
GPA 3.6/4.0
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Three Oaks Elementary, Cary, IL 2015-2016
Fourth Grade Self Contained Bilingual Spanish Teacher
• Enhanced lessons utilizing 21st
Century technology
• Differentiated lesson plans to meet all learners
• Taught 80 percent of the day in English and 20 Percent of the day in Spanish
• Helped establish the bridge between Spanish and English as students prepare to be immersed
into monolingual setting.
Stuart Paddock Elementary, Palatine, IL Spring 2015
First/Second Grade Multiage Bilingual Spanish Teacher: Student Teaching Experience
• Taught full day instruction in Spanish
• Implemented differentiated lesson plans for all subject areas that aligned with the Common
Core State Standards
• Analyzed classroom and district assessments to develop reading and math lessons
PBL Eastlawn Elementary, Paxton, IL Fall 2014
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher: Clinical Experience
• Collaborated with colleagues to plan and implement lessons to effectively meet the needs of
students with a wide range of interests and abilities
• Promoted a positive and safe classroom environment and demonstrated strong classroom
management skills
RELATED EXPERIENCE
International College of Seville, Spain Spring 2013
English Tutor/Teacher
• Tutored Spanish speaking students in a variety of academic areas
• Developed an English literacy program for native Spanish speakers
Park School Campus, Grayslake, IL Fall 2010-Fall 2012
Fourth-Eighth Grade Cheerleading Assistant Coach
• Supervised team with a focus on team building and positive attitudes
• Choreographed cheer and dance routines for two teams of students
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND ABILITIES
• Fluent in Spanish
• Member of Delta Gamma Sorority
• Member of Epsilon Delta Professional Teaching Organization
• Extensive travel throughout the United States and Europe

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REFERENCES
Mr. Brad Pickens
Elementary School Teacher
PBL Eastlawn Elementary, Paxton, IL
217-417-0017
bradpickens@pblpanthers.org
Ms Julia Riemer
Elementary School Teacher
Stuart Paddock Elementary, Palatine, IL
630-362-4714
riemerj@ccsd15.org
Elizabeth Bergren
Elementary School Teacher
Three Oaks Elementary, Cary, IL
815-382-1130
elizabth.bergren@cary26.org
Ms Glorines Schleg
ELL/Bilingual Teacher
Park School Campus, Grayslake, IL
224-627-1078
schleg.glorines@d46.org