Kaela K.

Sakorafis
2500 Normandy Rd Unit 23, Royal Oak, MI 48073| 248-978-7804| ksakorafis@gmail.com

Objective

Seeking an administration position that will utilize my experience as a classroom teacher and Masters in
Education Leadership. My personal passion is to foster a school culture that values lifelong learning among
students and staff and consistently achieves school wide goals. As an instructional leader, I want all teachers
and students to have access to outstanding curriculum and a strong support system for success.

Education

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY – Rochester, MI

Current GPA: 4.0
Graduation Date: June 2020
Career Pathway: Masters in Education Leadership with Administrator Certification

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY - Allendale, Michigan

Final GPA: 3.674
Graduation Date: December 2017
Career Pathway: Mathematics and Education major, Elementary Education, and Spanish minor
Highlights: Deans List, Recruitment Grant for Perspective Teachers Award and “I am Grand Valley” Award
recipient, Capstone Project focused on interactive Math instruction and research

UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO (Study Abroad) – Bilbao, Spain

Career Pathway: Spanish Language and Culture Program
Date: June and July 2016

Work Experience

WALTON CHARTER ACADEMY – Pontiac, MI Aug 2018 – Present

Teacher, 3 Grade
rd

• Teaching a high population of English Language Learners with bi-lingual parent communication
• Plan and instruct all grade level content according to Common Core Standards
• Use of formative and summative assessments to address learning gaps
• Piloting new Math Curriculum (Bridges) for grades 3-5
• Created and presented Walton New Teacher Orientation to new staff
• Utilize various technology including Chromebooks, Google Classroom, Brain Pop, etc.
• Tutor in Title I after-school program for students experiencing significant gaps in learning
• Mentor several Oakland University School of Education field students
• Lead organizer for all grade level field trips and after school events
• Representative for grades 3-5 on the school leadership team with a mission to assess data
and implement effective school improvement plan

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CAMPUS SPANISH DUAL IMMERSION SCHOOL – Grand Rapids, MI Dec 2017 – Jul 2018
Teacher, 7th/8th Grade Math
• Plan and instruct all grade level content according to Math Common Core Standards
for over 115 students
• Bridging Math lessons in English to Spanish
• Volunteer coach for Girls on the Run
• Bi-lingual communication with parents, students, and staff
 Kaela K. Sakorafis
2500 Normandy Rd Unit 23, Royal Oak, MI 48073 | 248-978-7804| ksakorafis@gmail.com

Related Experience
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY – Grand Rapids, MI Aug 2018 – May 2020
Administrative Internship
• Collaborated with Deans and Principals on administrative decisions and duties
• Attended monthly board meetings and actively participated on School Improvement Team
• Facilitated grade level and hallway meetings with Professional Development

GERALD R. FORD ACADEMIC CENTER – Grand Rapids, MI Sep 2017 – Dec 2017
Student Teacher, 5th Grade
• Collaborated with mentor teacher to teach daily and communicate with families
NATIONAL HERITAGE ACADEMIES – Grand Rapids, MI May 2017 - Sep 2017
Intern, Curriculum and Instruction Department
• Supporting teachers and curriculum staff with preparation of teaching and
assessment materials

Other Skills and Certifications

● Bi-lingual (Spanish) ● MI Admin Certification ● Microsoft Office Suite

● Public Speaking ● Google Educator ● CPR certified

Leadership
DEAN PREP ACADEMY – National Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI
• Selected to participate in NHA’s future leader development program with bi-weekly instruction including
teacher coaching, family communication, and student engagement.
COOK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY – Hauenstein Center, Grand Rapids, MI
• Cohort for undergraduate and graduate students in the Grand Rapids area to help develop
skills in leadership, mentoring, and best practices for organizations.
• Mentored by current graduate professor at Grand Valley and former superintendent
PRESIDENT – Phi Sigma Sigma, Grand Valley State University
• Promotes social and academic cooperation among collegiate women to raise the standard
of academic ideals and to participate in philanthropic endeavors.
• Responsibilities: National correspondence, lead weekly meetings, oversee all executive board members,
chapter activities and finances
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER – Students for Education Innovation, Grand Valley State University
• Mission: Providing the opportunity for students to collaborate with local schools and leaders
to learn about and support innovative ideas for education reform
• Responsibilities: Lead bi-weekly meetings, schedule speakers, communicate with executive board
members

*References available upon request