1. ARTHUR CULLEN SANDERS IV
4837 Cedar Springs Road, Unit 216 cullensanders@sbcglobal.net Home: 214.502.7810
Dallas, Texas 75219 Mobile: 214.502.7810
Elementary School Teacher
Woodridge Elementary School
DeSoto, Texas
8/2014 - Present
Master of Artsin Teaching
Certifications:
Texas Elementary Self Contained
Early Childhood Education
English as a Second Language
12+ years of success teaching in a low income, at risk school district
Results driven, high energy instruction covering math, reading, writing, social studies, science, technology and life skills
Strengths include pairing learning with a high energy, fun and participatory atmosphere. Building strong relationships with
students, parents, colleagues and administration. Extensive background serving the needs of culturally, racially, and socio-
economically diverse students. Passion for teaching, learning and improving children’s lives
Extensive experience in Kindergarten and First Grade instruction. Managed class sizes up to 26 students. Areas of responsibility:
 Elementary Education (all subjects)  Classroom Management
 Innovative Curriculum Development  Student Assessment
 Creative Lesson Planning  Hands on Instruction
 Guided Reading  Cultural Sensitivity
 Creative Problem Solving  Whole Language Curriculum
 Phonemic Awareness & Phonics  Special Ed Inclusion Program
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
 PTA Executive Board – 2002 to 2014, Teacher Representative
 First Grade Team Leader – 2010 through 2012
 Proactively created weekly Parent Newsletter communicating upcoming course work, homework assignments, special
events, volunteer & school supply needs
 Participated in International Baccalaureate (IB) training workshops and developed school’s introductory IB
curriculum for Kindergarten and First grades
 Committee to select Texas Treasures curriculum as school’s English, Language Arts & Reading (ELAR)
program
 Committee to introduce handwriting curriculum to improve student writing deficiencies
 Over 80 hours per year in In-Services / Staff Development programs
 Summer School Teacher – 2004, 2005 and 2006 school years
 Volunteered for Tutoring Task Force to support at risk students for TAKS exams
 UIL Coach – 2003 through 2005
 Campus Science Fair Coordinator – 2004 school year
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AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
 Teacher of the Month – November 2008, October 2009, March 2011 & May 2012
 Teacher of the Year Nominee – 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 school years
 Voyager Platinum Award – 100% of class on or above grade level, 2008 & 2009 school years
 Voyager Gold Award – 90% to 99% on or above grade level, 2007 school year
 Bright Spot Award – 100% of students on or above grade level in Science, 2013 school year
WORK HISTORY
Lancaster Independent School District, Lancaster, TX
First Grade/Kindergarten Teacher 8/2001 – 5/2014
 Created an academic and fun learning environment for the diverse group of students attending this elementary
school
 Built strong relationships and open communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
 A learning environment is not quiet, but is controlled and that was accomplished during the 11 years at Pleasant
Run Elementary
San Diego County School Districts, San Diego, CA
Visiting Teacher 12/2001 – 5/2002
 Substitute teaching for three San Diego County school districts, Lemon Grove School District, San Diego Unified
School District, and Poway Unified School District
 Brought a working knowledge of the cultural and professional differences that occur from one district to another
 Successfully completed a long term assignment for the Poway district at Deer Canyon Elementary, where I became
an active member of the faculty
Florence Elementary School, San Diego, CA
Student Teacher 1/2001 – 6/2001
 Kindergarten/First grade combination class. Utilized various learning modalities to accommodate different
ages and learning levels to give each student a greater chance for success.
 Fifth grade class. Interacted with each student to develop meaningful instruction for all students based on his or
her particular needs.
 Had particular success with Social Studies and the American Revolution, using group activities to make the learning
more active.
 Successfully implemented a rules and consequences system that had not existed prior to my participation in the
classroom.
EDUCATION
Chapman University, San Diego, CA
MasterofArtsinTeaching–ElementaryEducation
2002
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theater Arts
1990