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Sarah tutors in Crestwood, IL

Sarah H.

Private tutor in Crestwood, IL

Education

University of Illinois at Chicago 5/ 2010 Masters in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology University of Illinois at Chicago 5/2002 BA Anthropology Major includes course work in biological, physical and chemical sciences.

Experience

Morgan Park High School, Chicago IL Teacher- Freshmen/Sophomore Biology and Junior/Senior Anatomy and Physiology 8/2011-Present • Redesign the department Biology curriculum to accommodate Next Generation Science Standards, emphasize the development of CRS and comply with IB MYP requirements • Create Inquiry based lessons and labs. • Develop argumentative writing based assignments. • Instruct mixed sections of honors, regular and CTT biology courses and making necessary modifications. • Incorporate technology into daily lessons using LCD projector, and ELMO. • Collaborate daily with fellow biology teachers adjusting curriculum, and creating labs and assessments. • Maintain website where students can access all homework, class assignments and notes. • Incorporate the use of graphic novels to teach Genetics after having a successfully funded Donors Choose grant. • Incorporate Sean Carroll's novel book "Into the Jungle" into the teaching of Natural Selection ad Evolution after contacting the author and publisher for donations. • Attended NUBIO Oncofertility at Lindblom’s Biotechnology Center of Excellence Summer 2012 • Attended AP Biology Institute sponsored by Loyola University Summer 2013 • Participate in CIMBY taking multiple groups of 30 students on service learning field trips. • Participated in professional development workshops and discussions. • Sponsor Peer Tutoring in science after school daily. • Fostered Parental involvement through attendance in Back-to School night, report card pick-up, and initiation of regular phone and email conversation. • Teach Biology Credit Recovery during Night School Lindblom Math and Science Academy Temporary Teacher-Long term leave coverage in Biology 4/2011-6/2011 • Implemented BSCS curriculum to two freshmen and one 8th grade biology classes • Prepared students for the AP Biology exam and after Chicago Public Schools Substitute Teacher, Chicago IL 1/2011-4/2011 • Day to day substitute teaching in high school throughout the Southside of Chicago Social Justice High School, Chicago IL Temporary Teacher-Long term maternity leave coverage in Biology 8/2010-1/2011 • Implemented a modified BSCS curriculum to four freshmen biology classes • Co planned and implemented an environmental science curriculum for one class of Junior/Senior students.

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Any day at any time

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Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

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