This resume summarizes Carolyn Sachs' educational background and work experience as an elementary school teacher. She has a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University and additional graduate work in social sciences and history. Her teaching credentials include a Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate and a Standard Elementary Teaching Credential. She has over 40 years of experience teaching kindergarten through 5th grade in both public and private schools. She also has experience as a preschool teacher, substitute teacher, and volunteer for her local church and Alzheimer's association.

1. RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
Telephone: (805) 390 2895
Carolyn S Sachs
1031 Loewe LN Apt. 103
Ventura, CA 93003
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1997 Certificate: Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic
Development Certificate
Certificate Valid: June 2, 1997
1973 Earned Standard Elementary Teaching Credential
State of California - Lifetime Credential
1968 to 1973 GRADUATE WORK - Social Sciences with an
emphasis in History
California State University - Los Angeles, California
Was selected for membership in PI Lambda Theta, a
National honor and professional association in
education.
1967 B.A. DEGREE - Christian Education
Biola University - La Mirada, California

2. 2012 to Present
Stephen Ministry
Volunteer in a leadership role in my local Church. I currently serve to train
members to work with other members and local community. Prepare them to
walk along side of an individual and support them in a crisis situation, such as
illness, hospitalization. grief, relational issues. economic issues etc.
Establish community awareness of this service through pamphlets, bulletin
boards and power point communication with the local church and community.
Develop and provide Continuing Education to those assigned to individual people
in crisis.
2009 to 2012
Retired 2009
Became Full time caregiver for my husband due to a rare form of Dementia. I
became involved in the Alzheimer’s association and FTD support group. Also
arranged for my husband to be in a neurological research program under the
care of Dr. Bruce Miller, a leader in his field of study.
Was invited to join the HOSPICE Team.
1986 to 2009:
Elementary Teacher for the Ventura Unified School District
Grades taught: 5h, 4th , First and Kindergarten.
Served as a Master Teacher to train new teachers for teaching.
Awarded two Amgen scholarships for the School Science curriculum at Pierpont
Elementary. School and and again for science books to add to the J. Serra
School library.
Served on Report card committee to improve Kindergarten report card.
Served on curriculum committee to evaluate reading programs to be
implemented in the District.

3. 1984- 1986
Substitute teacher for all grade levels including middle school and High School
for the Ventura Unified School district.
1981 to 1984
Preschool Teacher:
TLC preschool
Even though I was over qualified I was awarded the position of preschool
teacher.
I was the first teacher hired and help the director prepare curriculum and develop
activities for the school. I was the substitute director in her absence.
1980 to 1981
Substitute Teacher in all elementary levels in both public and private sectors.
Performance was outstanding as evidenced by several teacher’s request to
return to their classrooms.
1973 -1980
Earned Parish Education Certificate for Trinity lutheran Church. Volunteered to
serve as Parish Education Director.
Earned ETL certificate ( Parent effectiveness Training for Lutherans
developed by Thomas Gordon and Associates )1980
Attended Adult Education Department, Long Beach City College, summer
1976: A program designed for the parents and preschool child. Class
participation and group discussions.
Infant and toddler {Parent Program: A parent Education program, open to the
community, parents observe their own child at play in self directed activities with
parent group discussions. Taught by certified preschool teacher.) Los Alto United
Methodist Church Fall 1977.

4. 1971 to 1973
Benito Juarez Elementary School / Cerritos, California
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Assisted in the organization of this open-space school.
Also served as a training teacher, to provide instruction and guidance to new
teachers.
1968 to 1971
John F. Kennedy Elementary School / Cerritos, California
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Worked in conjunction with a co-teacher and several teacher’s aides, and
assisted in their training and orientation.
Served as a training teacher for new teachers.
Served on the Kindergarten Repot card Committee and served as Teacher
Inspiration Chairman for the PTA.
1967 to 1968
Panorama Baptist Elementary School / Tacoma, California
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Implemented initial Teaching Alphabet. Presented a demonstration to the PTA
which showed measurable reading progress of the class. Helped recruit a new
teacher for the following term.
1962 to 1967
BUENA PARK LIBRARY
I worked at the Buena Park Library for five years, while attending college.
I worked in the children”s Department. I also acted as a Receptionist for
customers calling in by phone and transferred the calls to the appropriate
department.

5. BA BIOLA UNIVERSITY 1967
CE 128 UNITS
Courses that may be applicable to the Job:
Eng 101 LangRead Comp 3 UNITS
Eng 102 LangRead Comp 3 UNITS
Eng 201 English Literature 3 UNITS
Hist 102 History of Western Civilization 3 UNITS
Hist 203 Survey f American History 3 UNITS
Political Science
Psc 201 U.S. Government 3 UNITS
psy 205 General Psych 3 UNITS
psy 408 Mental Hygiene 3 UNITS
psy 301 Educational psychology 3 UNITS
Art 101 Introduction to Fine Arts 2 UNITS
PE 116 Tumbling and Gymnastics 1 UNIT
PE 103 Archery 1 UNIT
PE 107 Field Hockey 1 UNIT
PE 105 Basketball 1 UNIT
PE 304 Recreational Leadership 2 UNITS
PE 401 Camp Leadership 2 UNITS
Sp 101 Basic Speech 3 UNITS
Sci 201 General Biology/Lab 4 UNITS
Sci 202 General Biology 4 UNITS
psy 408 Mental Hygiene 3 UNITS
CERRITOS COLLEGE 1967 Summer
SCI ASTRONOMY 3 UNITS

6. CHAPMAN COLLEGE 1968 Summer
ED 241A ELEMENTARY DIRECTED 4 UNITS
TEACHING
PEPPERDINE COLLEGE 1972 SUMMER
MATH 1577 MODERN ELEMENTARY MATH 3 UNITS
CALIFORNIA STATE COLLEGE AT LOS ANGELES
ED 401 Socio Foundations 2 2/3 units
ED 412B Cur Pro Elementary 4 UNITS
ED 412 Cur Pro Elementary 4 UNITS
PSY 406 MENTAL RETARDATION 4 UNITS
PSY 410B ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 UNITS
GEOG 370 WORLD REGIONAL 2 2/3 UNITS
HIST 470 US COLONIAL PERIOD 2 2/3 UNITS
HIST 475 US WORLD POWER 2 2/3 UNITS
HIST 423 RENAISSANCE REFORMATION 2 2/3 UNITS
HIST 473 US SECTIONALISM 2 2/3 UNITS
HIST 488 CALIFORNIA 2 2/3 UNITS

7. UCSB EXT. 8/1988 ED UC X 301.48 MATH METHODS / EARLY CHILDHOOD
3 UNITS
UCSB EXT. 12/1988 ED X302.39 SOUTH COAST WRITING PROJECT
2 UNITS
1990 CLU ED 722.G VENTURA CO SUPINTENANT
OF SCHOOLS 1 UNIT
1990 CLU ED 781.1 ORIENT & SUPER TNG FOR MSTR 1 UNIT
1990 CLU ED 795N MATH MANIPULATIVES AND BEYOND 1 UNIT
1991 Portland SU CI 510 DEVELMTL MATH CHILD I 3 UNITS
1994 UCSB D X343.12 TRY COUNTY MATH PROJECT 8 UNITS
1999 UCSB X 352.03 GOVENORS READING INITIATIVE 2 2/3 UNITS
01/2005 U. Phoenix EDX/533D KEYS TO EFFECTIVE COM. IN CLASS.
3 UNITS
02/2005 U. Phoenix EDX/529D ART STRATEGIES AND MOTIVATIONAL
TECHNIQUES IN THE CLASSROOM
3 UNITS
05/2005 U. Phoenix EDX/509C USING A VARIETY OF ART PROCESSES IN
THE CLASSROOM 3 UNITS
10/2005 U. Phoenix EDX/515D BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM IN THE
CLASSROOM 3 UNITS
01/2006 U. Phoenix EDX/515C BUILDING SELF ESTEEM IN THE
CLASSROOM 3 UNITS
2/2006 U. PHOENIX 02/2006 EDX/510D INTEGRATED APPROACHES TO
THE TEACHING OF ART 3 UNITS