1. Sarah Hafner
2124 North Winchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
847.830.0011; sarahhafner9@gmail.com
Objective
Obtain a teaching position in the English Department.
Work Experience
Holy Family Catholic Academy August 2014-present
Middle School Humanities Teacher
• Teach sixth grade Literacy, Religion, and Social Studies
• Mentor a STEM program team of middle school students
• Collaborate with the middle school team to implement meaningful and challenging
lessons
Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development—Leapfrog June-August 2015
Instructor
• Developed scope and sequence for three elementary-level special interest courses
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding the needs of gifted students
• Developed and modified lessons to meet gifted students’ needs
Saint Anthony Schools August 2012-May 2014
High School English Teacher
• Teach 11th
grade American Literature and Creative Writing in an urban high school
• Raised 11th
grade average ACT Test scores 2.5 points from the first semester to the second
• Collaborate with teachers across the curriculum to develop inquiry-based lessons
• Attend weekly Professional Developments to understand ELL development,
implementation of standards, and integrate new reading strategies
• Develop meaningful and relatable lessons for students of all learning levels
Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development—Equinox June-August 2011
Residential Teaching Assistant
• Taught and mentored 40 gifted students in the Physics Department
• Provided academic support before and after school
• Graded and assessed tests and homework daily
Marquette University Physics Department December 2010-May 2011
Teaching Assistant
• Taught and lead labs for Marquette’s Arts and Sciences course
• Provided outlets for additional help in the course
Other Experience
Coaching November 2012-March 2014
Girls Head Varsity Basketball and Volleyball Coach
• Coached girls basketball for two seasons and volleyball for one season
• Taught girls the importance of teamwork and communication through athletics
Social Events Coordinator January 2013-May 2014
• Planned major events at Saint Anthony High School such as Homecoming, Prom, two
soup kitchens, and other fundraisers
• Collaborated with Student Senate to encourage school cohesiveness
• Worked with all Saint Anthony Schools campuses to create a stronger sense of
community among grade levels
Education
Marquette University, 2012 August 2008-May 2012
College of Education—Secondary Education
College of Arts and Sciences—Writing Intensive English