Julie Searfoss

Elementary Teacher

661-330-8356 · 24480 Silver Creek Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 · julie76sear@gmail.com

Dedicated, dependable, flexible, passionate, detail-oriented partner in education

Core Skills and Abilities

o Planning: organized and executed ongoing multiple subject lessons centered on core curriculum, following
standards as well as targeted instruction for students in need of additonal support; developed and organized
activities, implementing curriculum for church-related youth programs
o Effectively planned re-ocurring small group virtual live lessons based on state standards and supported
student learning through individulized instruction; progress monitored students through i-Ready
o Efficiently organized and directed yearly children’s presentations and weekly children’s meetings (40+
children, 3-12 yrs. old); taught youth classes
o Head director for regional young women’s (ages 12-18) summer camp
· Coordinated the efforts of 30+ volunteers, overseeing logistics, transportation, meals,
scheduling, first aid, spiritual/morality lessons etc.
· Developed curriculum for student camp leaders’ teaching/leadership opportunities
· Executed and analyzed volunteer and camper surveys for continued program enhancement

o Respect and Caring: helped support students’ social emotional learning cared for and mentored children with
special needs
o Developed and emphasized 5 caring principles to encourage classroom social emotional learning
o Taught children with cognitive disabilities and autism spectrum challenges with love and compassion
o Proven experience in handling difficult situations with care and respect

o Leadership: worked 10 years as appointed President of local and regional Relief Societies (faith-based
charitable organization)
o Worked one-on-one with individuals and families with financial and/or emotional challenges
o As Regional President:
· Trained local Relief Society President appointees in leadership principles and program execution
· Organized hundreds of members for charitable events (i.e. “Support Our Soldiers” and
“International Day”—celebration of world cultures/building bridges)
· Gave multiple speeches to large groups, teaching and encouraging personal development and
family relations

o Teamwork: built strong, collaborative and flexible relationships within third grade professional learning
community and a volunteer organization
o As a third grade team member, collaborated on creating smart goals, lesson planning, and resources
o As a long term volunteer and teammate, raised nearly half a million dollars for the Child Guidance
Guild of Bakersfield, benefiting the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic serving Kern County
children with mental health needs; trained new volunteers, encouraged cooperation
Employment History

o Third Grade Multisubject Teacher, 1+ present

o Homemaker in Support of Career Military Family 1980-present
o Choir Accompanist (Summit Singers, Community Choral Group, Tehachapi, CA) 2012-2019
o Substitute Elementary Teacher (Lakenheath Air Force Base, England, UK) 1982-83
o Long-term Substitute Elementary Teacher (Clovis Municipal School District) 1980

Education

CLAD Authorization (State of California) present

Teacher’s Certificate (State of California, Preliminary) 2019-present
Teacher’s Certificate (State of Utah) 1980
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, magna cum laude, Brigham Young University, Uah 1976-1980

References: Hannah Hurley, Supervisor (916) 628-2886 Brandi Atilano, Master Teacher (209) 402-4698