SARA K.

LUCKERT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP, University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies

RESEARCHER, WRITER, Virginia Department of Education, Researched issues connected to legislation

brought to the 2016 session of the General Assembly. Wrote summaries summarizing the bill and discussed impact
on stakeholders.

RESEARCHER, WRITER, Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, Assisted in revising and writing session for leaders in education.
Attended stakeholder meetings held by consulting firm soliciting thoughts and ideas about what qualities the next
superintendent should possess. Took notes to analyze for common themes. Wrote a summary paper for Dr. Siddiqi
to use in decision process.

TRAINER, Holman Middle School, Attended a session to train faculty in Interactive Achievement. Then served
as a faculty trainer for the English department. Completed Schoology training modules in advance, then served as
trainer/ aid for faculty and peers.

MENTOR, Holman Middle School, Serving as Mentor for a new English teacher beginning March, 2016.
Collaborating with new 7th grade English teacher, offering support with lesson planning as well as pacing, handling
interdepartmental issues, and providing coping skills and strategies for the challenges of being a new teacher.

COORDINATOR, Holman Middle School, Coordinated class and school spelling bee, to include communicating
with all members of English department about rules and procedures, distributing materials, organizing all-school
spelling bee, communicating with parents, and serving as the school liaison for the county.

TEACHER
Holman Middle School, Glen Allen, VA. Teaching 6th and 7th grade English. (January 2013- current)
Agawam Junior High School, Agawam, MA. Designed and implemented a new course called Critical
Literacy. This course focuses on developing students critical thinking skills with an emphasis on constructing effective
arguments. Objectives include increasing students awareness of tools of persuasion as well as developing 21st century
skills. (September 2005 June 2011)
Forest Park High School, Woodbridge, VA. Taught American Literature to night school students.
(September 2000 January 2001)
Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge, VA. Taught American Literature and Freshman English. Served on
Principals Advisory Council, Summer Reading Committee, Eleventh Grade Research Paper Team, and as Head Junior
Sponsor. (August 1997 - January 2000)
Standley Lake High School, Arvada, CO. Taught Freshman English and Senior Creative Writing. (August 1996 February 1997)
Spotsylvania High School, Spotsylvania, VA. Taught ninth and tenth grade General Level English. (1995-1996 School
Year)

EDUCATION

University of Richmond, School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Richmond, VA. M.Ed. in Educational
Leadership and Policy Studies. Earned May 2016. GPA 4.0.
University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA. Master of Teaching in Secondary English
Education. Bachelor of Arts in English. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa in May 1995. GPA 3.84. Virginia license and
certification to teach English.
HONORS
Wagenheim Memorial Scholarship, Awarded for excellence in the study of English to a rising senior.
Jefferson Scholarship, Awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic excellence and exceptional potential in the areas
of leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.
REFERENCES
Dr. Brian Fellows, Principal Holman Middle School
Dr. Javaid Siddqi, Chesterfield County School Board
Dr. Thomas J. Shields, Director, Center for Leadership in Education
CONTACT INFORMATION
Cell Phone: (413) 265-9176
E-Mail: skluckert@hotmail.com