SARA SCHYMICK

586.524.1925 | sschymick@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To utilize masters degree in Educational Technology and to improve the teaching and learning experiences through
focused attention, constructive feedback and using the formative assessment process to enhance lesson
effectiveness.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

School Improvement
Student Engagement
Whole Group and
Small Group Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Tier One and Two Intervention

Formative Assessment Process

Standards Based Grading
Learning Targets
Aligned Assessments
Using Data for Instruction
Technology Integration
Parent Teacher Communication

Classroom Management
PBiS and CHAMPs
Inquiry Based Learning
Interdisciplinary Teaching
Teacher Collaboration
21 Things for Students
21 Things for Teachers

AWARDS
MAMSE State Educator of the Year
Clintondale Middle School Teacher of the Year
Seat on the Michigan Voice Educator Fellowship

2014 - 2015
2010 - 2011
2015 - 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Interactive Notebooking while using the Formative Assessment Process
Anticipated presenter at the Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference

2016

Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME) Coach

Coach for a group of staff members at Warren Woods Middle School

2015 - present

Formative Assessment, Standards Based Grading and Tier One Intervention

Presenter at the Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Conference

2015

Using Data to Guide Instruction

Co-presenter at the Warren Woods Public Schools back to school professional
development sessions

2014

How Do You Know What They Know? The Formative Assessment Process
Co-presenter at the Middle Association of Middle School Educators Conference

2014

I have presented at numerous building level professional development sessions

throughout my career. Topics include but are not limited to:

School Improvement
Standards Based Grading in a middle school classroom
The use of Data Director (Beginners; Custom Reports; Building Assessments; etc.)
Motivating Students

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PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Warren Woods Public Schools, Warren, MI
Science Teacher, Warren Woods Middle School

2012 - Present

Standards Based Grading Co-Chair, August 2013 - Present

School Improvement Team Member, August 2012 - Present
School Improvement Team Chair, August 2012 August 2014
Science Department Co-Chair, August 2013 September 2014
Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators Team Member, August 2012 - Present

Clintondale Community Schools, Clinton Township, MI

Math Teacher, Clintondale Middle School
Science Teacher, Clintondale Middle School
Kindergarten Teacher, Parker Elementary School
First Grade Teacher, McGlinnen Elementary School
Fifth Grade Teacher, McGlinnen Elementary School

2007-2012

School Improvement Team Chair, August 2011 August 2012

QAR Team Member for Wyandot Middle School in Chippewa Valley Schools, April 2012
School Improvement Team Member, August 2009 August 2012
PBiS Committee Member, September 2008 August 2012
Anti-Bullying Committee Member, September 2008 September 2012

RELEVANT TRAINING
Cognitive Coaching (starting November 2015)
Teacher Leader cohort through the Macomb Intermediate School District
Universal Design for Learning
Using Connected Math - Grades 6 and 8
Reading Apprenticeship

EDUCATION
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Master of Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Elementary Education Minor Groups, Math and Science
Minors: Math, Science, Integrative Creative Arts
Michigan Professional Certificate
K-5 all subjects; K-8 all subjects (self-contained classroom); 6-8 Science (DX);
6-8 Mathematics (EX); 6-8 Educational Technology (NP)

MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan Association of Middle School Educators (MAMSE)
Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA)

2009

2005