Karly Renee Sachs

2311 Sussex Lane, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 Phone: 847-946-1973 Email: Karly.Sachs@drake.edu

Education Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Expected Graduation: May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Endorsements: Mathematics (5-12), Middle school mathematics and science (5-8), Coaching GPA: 3.69/4.0 Student Teaching Experience High School Algebra II Student Teacher January 2015-March 2015 Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Plan and present lessons including components of trigonometry and exponential functions Utilize critical thinking activities, collaborative learning techniques, and discovery learning to help students understand new

material Use differentiation techniques to accommodate the needs of all learners Write and grade student assessments Practice conflict resolution skills to address classroom behavior Encourage participation and collaboration of all students during lessons and classroom activities

Middle School Mathematics Student Teacher March 2015-May 2015 McCombs Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Design and teach lessons pertaining to the sixth grade Iowa Core State Standards Apply critical thinking activities, collaborative learning techniques, and discovery learning to help students understand new

material Differentiate lessons to accommodate the needs of all learners Create and grade informal student assessments to evaluate student progress Grade student assessments based on standard referenced grading criteria Promote classroom management techniques to supervise classroom behaviors

Practicum Experience High School Geometry Practicum Student Spring 2014 Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Interacted with students in both small and large group settings Facilitated student learning by guiding activities involving independent discovery Reached out to ELL students on an individual basis to accommodate their learning needs Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present an instructional lesson

Eighth Grade Mathematics Practicum Student Fall 2013, Spring 2012 Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines Public School District, Des Moines, Iowa

Supported student learning by leading small collaborative groups Worked with students individually to improve their math skills

Related Work Experience Camp Director Summer 2013-2014 Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston, Illinois

Arranged and presented lessons pertaining to the kindergarten and first grade common core state standards Connected with campers in small and large group settings as well as with parents to discuss child behavior Used disciplinary actions when campers were misbehaving

Mathematics Tutor Fall 2013-Fall 2014 Drake University Math Lab, Des Moines, Iowa

Mentored students one-on-one to improve and enhance their mathematical skills Altered my teaching style to fit the need of every tutee

Employee at Boys and Girls Club Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa

Assisted children with educational and emotional dilemmas Motivated students to work together in a positive manner

Skills and Certifications

Mandatory Reporter Certification Blood Borne Pathogens Certification