Sarah Mitman

Sarah Mitman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    4th/5th Grade Science & Advanced Math Teacher

  • Education

    • Valparaiso University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Meteorology

      Valparaiso has one of the top Meteorology programs in the US, and I completed that program along with being a part of the honors college.

    • National Louis University

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Middle School Education - Science, SPED

      Here, I attended graduate school where I received my teaching licensure for science and SPED in grades 5th - 8th as well as a Master's in Middle Grades Education

    • National Louis University

      2024 - 2025
      Transitional Bilingual Program
  • Experience

    • Charming Charlie

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
      Charmer
    • Rue 21 Inc

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Sales Associate

      During the school year I worked 15-20 hours a week while remaining a full-time student. My main responsibilities are to take care of any customer needs, clean and organize the store, as well as maintain a good quota of selling our most popular item, our perfumes.

    • N/A

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
      Nanny

      I worked full-time for a family with 3 children. I took care of anything the kids need as well as light housework and errands.

    • Distinctive Schools

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2023

      Switched to a self-contained environment where I taught all subjects. As a middle school science teaching resident, I was partnered with the 7th/8th grade science teacher for the whole year where I functioned as a co-teacher in the classroom. I helped lesson plan, took the lead during class at times, ran small groups, and constantly received feedback and support on where I can improve to further my teaching skills.

      • 5th Grade Teacher

        Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
      • 5th Grade Science Teacher

        Jun 2019 - Jun 2022
      • 7th/8th Science Teacher

        Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
      • Teaching Resident

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
      Teacher Leader

      Partnering with the MSi to help cultivate, revamp, and make fluid the science curriculum at my current school in partnership with administration and a team of teachers.

    • Kids Rank

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Curriculum Developer

      Working on a team to cultivate and organize the Kids Rank curriculum. Incorporating STEM, SEL, and different grade band materials to create a well-rounded program.

    • Horizon Science Academy Belmont Charter School

      Jun 2023 - now
      4th/5th Grade Science & Advanced Math Teacher

      - Teach 150 students & manage 6 different TA’s - Develop and teach 5th grade Advanced Math- CONSEF Competition 5th Grade Coach- Co-Head of Science & Robotics Club- ITW Career Internship Program Host- 4th/5th Grade Field Trip Coordinator- 24/25 Hiring Committee Member

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Middle Grades (5-8) Science Content Assessment

      Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS)
      Sept 2017
    • MSi Our Place in Space Teacher Course

      Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
      May 2019
    • MSi Ecosystems Interactions Teacher Course

      Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
      Apr 2020