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Sarah Williams

San Marcos

Summary

Accomplished teacher with extensive experience in mentoring new educators and developing innovative curricula focused on social justice. Skilled in facilitating professional development workshops that enhance socio-cultural competence and promote inclusive practices.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos
1999.07 - Current
  • Taught primarily 5th grade with experience in 4th/5th grade combination classes and brief tenure in 3rd grade.
  • Led 5th grade team in implementing dual language immersion, establishing foundational practices during program's first two years.
  • Served as union site representative, directing efforts to establish workload supports for district's unique dual language immersion program alongside district and union stakeholders.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops and book studies for teaching staff and administrators on socio-cultural competence, social justice standards, anti-bias and anti-racist teaching, and equity mindsets.
  • Developed character development curriculum aligned with social justice standards, utilizing inclusive children's literature to enhance student engagement.
  • Mentored beginning-career teachers through the California Teacher Induction Program.
  • Mentored teacher candidates through CSUSM Education department.
  • Sponsored Project LIT, a student-led book club, to promote access to inclusive children's literature within school community.

Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
San Diego
1996.07 - 1999.07
  • Instructed students in 6th grade English language arts using diverse teaching methods.
  • Taught 6th grade Social Studies in three language levels: Spanish primary language, Transition English level 1, and Transition English level 2.

Teacher

North Monterey County Unified School District
Castroville
1994.08 - 1996.06
  • Instructed 4th/5th grade combination classes for Transitional English students transitioning from bilingual program, fostering language acquisition and academic readiness.

Education

Master of Arts - Multicultural/Multilingual Education

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
2024-12

BCLAD Multiple Subject Credential -

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
1994-06

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
1993-06

Skills

  • lesson planning
  • curriculum development
  • student assessment
  • dual language instruction
  • classroom management
  • educational leadership
  • professional development
  • mentorship support

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year - 2017

Timeline

Teacher

San Marcos Unified School District
1999.07 - Current

Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
1996.07 - 1999.07

Teacher

North Monterey County Unified School District
1994.08 - 1996.06

Master of Arts - Multicultural/Multilingual Education

California State University, San Marcos

BCLAD Multiple Subject Credential -

California State University, Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Davis
Sarah Williams