Sarah Eichler (858)-254-9337 sarah.eichler@carlsbadusd.

net

Objective: To obtain a secondary English teaching position and work in a productive, collaborative environment to
utilize my skills in planning student-centered, engaging lessons for the diverse needs and interests of my students.

“SARAH FINDS WAYS TO HONOR STUDENT VOICES AND MAKE THEM “YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! I
FEEL HEARD, WHICH HAS GARNERED THE STUDENTS’ RESPECT AND WISH THERE WERE MORE TEACHERS LIKE YOU. THANK YOU FOR
ADMIRATION.” –JAIME BROWN ENCOURAGING HER AND HOLDING HER ACCOUNTABLE!”–PARENT

Skills and Attributes

 Google Educator Level 1 Recipient.
 Member of National Council of Teachers of English and Cue.
 Professional Developments include: Data Sourcing and Analysis; Culturally Responsive Pedagogy; Community
Building; Inclusive Practices and Being an Ally; Mindful Classroom Management; Growth Mindset.
 Danced professionally in New York for four years, instilling values of promptness, discipline, and attention to detail.
 Proficient Spanish speaker.
 Confident public speaker addressing a wide range of public audiences on victim’s rights and the judicial system.

Education and Academic Highlights

University of San Diego September 2017-(expected) June 2019
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Single Subject English Teaching Credential
 Passed CBEST, CSET for English, and CalTPA Cycle 1; awaiting Cycle 2 results
 Speaker the DISES conference in South Africa for students with different learning abilities
University of California, Santa Barbara September 2009-June 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance GPA: 3.68
 Graduated Cum Laude; Dean’s List for six quarters
 Awarded the “Tonia Shimin’s Scholarship for Excellence and Promise in the Field of Dance”
 Graduation Commencement Ceremony Speaker
Empire State College, New York (Dance Education Laboratory) September 2016-May 2017
Teaching Dance in Public Schools (Certification)

Relevant Employment Experience

Sage Creek High School English Teacher and Dance Director 04/2019-Present
 Collaborates in teacher teams to plan technology-based lessons English classes for grades 9-12. San Diego, CA
 Focuses lessons on transferrable skills through project-based learning strategies.
 Facilitates “Genius Project” in which students ideate, research, and create a passion project,
followed by a TEDx-style symposium.
 Focuses lessons on transferrable skills through project-based learning strategies.
 Teaches all styles of dance and facilitates stage performances as well as sports games and pep-rallies.
San Diego High School of International Studies Student Teacher (Part and Full-Time) 09/2017-04/2019
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Planned and executed lesson plans for 11 and 12 grade IB Literature under San Diego, CA
Cooperating Teacher, Jaime Brown (CA Teacher of the Year, 2018).
 Facilitated discourse around seminal literature relevant to current sociocultural trends.
 Utilized proactive, constructivist strategies to modulate behavior and increase student
accountability and created a safe, productive environment to encourage academic risk taking.
 Employment Experience Continued

Club Pilates Del Mar; Rancho Valencia; Pilates on the Square Pilates Instructor 03/2015-Present
 Creates and teaches group and private lessons. San Diego, CA; New York, NY
 Assesses the changing needs or limitations of the client and plans according instruction.
 Fosters relationships with clients and utilizes strong communication skills to command classes.
Friends Seminary School Assistant Teacher 01/2017-05/2017
 Created and executed movement-based lesson plans related to student’s New York, NY
academia for K-12 under Master Teacher, Barry Blumenfeld.
BodyStories Dance Company Development and Administrative Assistant 02/2015-09/2015
 Created programs and coordinated advertisements with local businesses for events. New York, NY
 Facilitated and organized company outreach events, fundraisers, and activities.
The Works Dance Company Assistant Director of Development; Gala Coordinator 08/2013-04/2014
 Raised funds and collected donation items for auctions. New York, NY
 Organized and conducted meetings for local outreach events; performed foundation research.
Alumni Association at the UC Santa Barbara Annual Fund Staff Member 06/2012-06/2013
 Contacted alumni, students, and parents for financial support of nonprofits on campus. Santa Barbara, CA
 Raised over $12,000 for various university nonprofits.
University of California, Santa Barbara Resident Assistant 09/2010-07/2011
 Student Leadership Training in diversity awareness and conflict management. Santa Barbara, CA
 Planned and organized educational and team building events to promote
diversity awareness, community building, and a strong learning environment.
 Resource to residents in academia and hosted informal courses on: safe sex,
drug and alcohol abuse, responsibility on campus, and academic success.

Professional Dance Performance and Teaching Experience

John Zullo/Raw Movement; Jessica Gaynor Principal Dancer 09/2013-05/2017
 Danced professionally, performing in spaces and events New York, NY
 Acted as rehearsal director and creative director of Raw Movement
Jennifer Muller/The Works “Faces of Wonder” and “Imagine That!” 03/2014-02/2015
 Designed dance programs to bring creative movement to underserved schools. New York, NY
 Encouraged students to use their imagination and apply it to both watching and participating
in dance and acting exercises and performances.
BodyStories Dance Company The Ross School Summer Arts Program 06/2015-09/2015
 Instructor for students K-12 in mixed level modern, ballet, and jazz dance. New York, NY
 Professional performer in main touring company.
University of California, Santa Barbara: Dance Company Tour 01/2013-05/2013
 Taught students K-6 company repertoire and technique classes. Santa Barbara, CA
 Performed excerpts from the company’s pieces and conducted Q&A’s at schools in CA, NY, and Italy.

“MS. EICHLER, YOU ARE AN AMAZING TEACHER. THIS SEMESTER I WAS ABLE TO SEE THAT YOU REALLY CARE ABOUT STUDENTS AND THAT EVERYONE’S DOING
THEIR BEST. I CAN ALSO TELL YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON BECAUSE YOU SEEM TO CARE ABOUT EVERYONE. YOU MADE ME LIKE A SUBJECT I USUALLY DON’T. I AM
GOING TO MISS YOU! YOU WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS IN ALL OF SCHOOL!” –STUDENT FEEDBACK ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION