Sarah M. Carlton
Monterey Park
Summary
Passionate bilingual and bicultural educator dedicated to supporting underserved and marginalized students through a Culturally Relevant Pedagogy lens. Experienced in differentiated instruction, bilingual education, and fostering inclusive learning environments for diverse student populations, including English Language Learners, students with IEPs, and those facing trauma or homelessness. Committed to innovation, curriculum development, lesson design, and data-driven instruction to ensure student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Professional Learning Specialist
Amplify
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated professional development for K-6 educators in 50+ school districts, enhancing skills in English language arts, Spanish language arts, and bilingual reading assessments.
- Provided instructional coaching to educators, enhancing their teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Supported Teachers with adopting new curriculum.
- Consulted with school districts to design and implement systems ensuring compliance with state requirements.
- Managed instructional data across online platforms, optimizing support for educators.
Bilingual Curriculum Developer
California Educators Together
Los Angeles
01.2025 - Current
- Developed bilingual (English/Spanish) curriculum on historical changes of geopolitical borders between United States and Mexico, enhancing students' understanding of complex social dynamics.
- Collaborated with educators to design culturally relevant ethnic studies units, fostering engagement and support for emergent bilingual students.
- Utilized education technology to create educational materials and lesson scaffolds aligned with CCSS and ELD standards, improving accessibility for diverse learners.
- Completed projects and submitted materials to supervisors on a strict timeline.
5th Grade Teacher
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Newport Mesa
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed engaging, standards-aligned lessons tailored to diverse learners, fostering improved participation and academic growth.
- Facilitated instruction in core content areas (ELA, Math, Social Studies, English Language Development) to support diverse learning abilities and English language designations, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Provided differentiated instruction and small group learning to meet the needs of students, including newcomers and those with IEPs.
- Implemented district-approved curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Teacher / Professional Learning Specialist
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
CA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Designed and facilitated professional development sessions across school sites, enhancing educator effectiveness.
- Mentored and supported teachers to strengthen their instructional practices.
- Developed school-wide programs that enhanced student testing outcomes.
- Delivered differentiated and small group instruction for diverse student populations, including ELLs, SLLs, trauma-affected students, and homeless youth.
- Designed engaging, culturally relevant lesson plans in Phonemic Awareness, Ethnic Studies, Spanish Language Arts, English Language Development (ELD), and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
- Taught Phonemic Awareness, Ethnic Studies, Spanish Language Arts, English Language Development (ELD), and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
- Led a network wide adaptation of a multilingual language arts curriculum.
- Integrated foundational mathematics curriculum covering algebra, solving for unknown variables, systems of equations, and operations with integers and rational numbers.
Education
Master of Bilingual/Multicultural Education -
California State University, Los Angeles
07-2021
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Los Angeles
05-2019
Bachelor of Psychology -
California State University, Long Beach
01-2014
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish Instruction
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Lesson Design & Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Based Instruction
- Classroom Management & Student Engagement
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Educational Technology
- Leadership & Union Representation
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Public Speaking
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability strategies
- Multimedia integration
- Assessment creation
- Adult learning theory
- Training delivery
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Learning management systems
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California)
- Bilingual Authorization Spanish
- Professional Development Workshops in Bilingual Education and SEL
References
Available upon request.
Extracurricular And Leadership Activities
- Facilitator of Professional Development Sessions
- Mentor for New Teachers
Timeline
Bilingual Professional Learning Specialist
Amplify
01.2025 - Current
Bilingual Curriculum Developer
California Educators Together
01.2025 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Newport Mesa Unified School District
01.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher / Professional Learning Specialist
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
01.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Bilingual/Multicultural Education -
California State University, Los Angeles
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Psychology -
California State University, Long Beach