Sarah Boss

12th Grade American History and Literature Teacher at Covenant Classical School of Fort Worth
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(386) 825-5501
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Fort Worth, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Latin -

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 12th Grade American History and Literature Teacher
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Associate Editor
      • Jun 2015 - Present

      • Edited both academic essays and creative nonfiction for clarity, accuracy, and originality • Worked with and edited for writers with BA, MA, and PhD level education • Proofread and copy edited "God-Haunted World: The Elemental Theology of Jonathan Edwards" (August 2015), "A Collection of Essays on Jonathan Edwards" (December 2016), and "Bright Shadows of Divine Things: The Devotional World of Jonathan Edwards" (March 2017), as well as other essays submitted for publication • Edited both academic essays and creative nonfiction for clarity, accuracy, and originality • Worked with and edited for writers with BA, MA, and PhD level education • Proofread and copy edited "God-Haunted World: The Elemental Theology of Jonathan Edwards" (August 2015), "A Collection of Essays on Jonathan Edwards" (December 2016), and "Bright Shadows of Divine Things: The Devotional World of Jonathan Edwards" (March 2017), as well as other essays submitted for publication

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • History and Literature Teacher
      • Apr 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Taught American history and literature to a class of 4 ninth graders; American history to a class of 12 sixth graders; and world history and geography to a class of 11 fourth graders • Privately tutored 6 sixth and eighth grade students in reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary • Taught American history and literature to a class of 4 ninth graders; American history to a class of 12 sixth graders; and world history and geography to a class of 11 fourth graders • Privately tutored 6 sixth and eighth grade students in reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary

    • University Instructor
      • Feb 2019 - May 2019

      • Taught course, “American Society on Film,” to 38 BA English students• Co-taught course, “History of British and American Christianity,” with Dr. Tibor Fabiny to 9 MA English students

    • Student Support Writing Tutor
      • Sep 2018 - May 2019

      • Met individually with university students to discuss and improve academic essays• Reviewed essays submitted via email and responded with critical feedback• Composed progress reports and presented feedback to program supervisors

    • High School English Teacher
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      • Taught a B2 English level 9th grade class of 14 students • Worked closely with three private students, ages 16-18, to improve English skills, study for exams, and prepare for the International Baccalaureate exam • Substitute taught a C2 English level 9th grade class of 12 students • Taught a B2 English level 9th grade class of 14 students • Worked closely with three private students, ages 16-18, to improve English skills, study for exams, and prepare for the International Baccalaureate exam • Substitute taught a C2 English level 9th grade class of 12 students

  • Dr. Eric Bennos, Radiologist
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area
    • Office Assistant
      • May 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Examined medical reports for errors in organization or printing • Sorted and organized reports, billing, and corrected reports in an efficient and timely manner • Examined medical reports for errors in organization or printing • Sorted and organized reports, billing, and corrected reports in an efficient and timely manner

    • Upper School Humanities Teacher
      • Oct 2016 - May 2017

      • Taught ancient history and ancient literature to a class of fifteen seventh graders, with the ancient literature text being the Iliad• Taught modern literature to a class of seventeen eleventh graders; texts were Heart of Darkness, Brave New World, Waiting for Godot, and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, as well as a modern poetry unit• Created lessons plans that would facilitate student engagement and prompt critical thinking• Wrote, administered, and graded worksheets, quizzes, tests, and essays that would synthesize factual knowledge and student analysis• Balanced classroom discipline with edifying relationships with students, discussions of faith, and prayer, striving to aid them in the learning process while fostering their personal and spiritual growth Show less

    • Substitute Teacher
      • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Filled in as a substitute teacher for kindergarten through twelfth grade classes• Taught Latin to third, fourth, and eighth grade students for up to a week at a time• Relieved faculty members by supervising recess and advisory periods and proctoring tests and class periods

    • Private Writing Tutor
      • Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Aided high school students with writing assignments, including a junior research paper, college applications, and other extracurricular applications • Guided students in the research, outline, and writing processes • Fostered students’ self awareness, critical thinking, and writing by asking rhetorical questions, providing constructive feedback, and guiding conversations during sessions • Aided high school students with writing assignments, including a junior research paper, college applications, and other extracurricular applications • Guided students in the research, outline, and writing processes • Fostered students’ self awareness, critical thinking, and writing by asking rhetorical questions, providing constructive feedback, and guiding conversations during sessions

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Bookseller
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

      • Greeted, directed, and checked out customers with a friendly attitude to create a positive shopping experience • Cooperated with managers and other employees to ensure clear communication and efficiency • Managed and improved organizational systems to increase ease and productivity • Greeted, directed, and checked out customers with a friendly attitude to create a positive shopping experience • Cooperated with managers and other employees to ensure clear communication and efficiency • Managed and improved organizational systems to increase ease and productivity

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant to the Director of the Writing Center
      • Jan 2016 - May 2016

      • Researched and collected sources pertaining to Writing Center management and improvement• Researched and notated web design and content as a model for the Writing Center site

    • Writing Center Consultant
      • Aug 2015 - May 2016

      • Consulted one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students, including English learners• Analyzed logic and persuasion in assignments and aided in brainstorming• Provided constructive advice on argumentation, as well as technical writing skills of grammar and punctuation

    • Copy Editor
      • Oct 2013 - May 2016

      • Fact-checked and edited articles for clarity, grammar and punctuation, organization, and AP style• Used Microsoft Word and InDesign to edit articles with accuracy and efficiency• Collaborated with more than 15 section editors and fellow copy editors

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Oct 2013 - May 2016

      • Assisted professors in the English Department• Graded quizzes and writing exercises and entered grades in Excel• Read and notated sources pertaining to professor's research and new course development• Filed documents and made copies in order to create and organize course packets• Managed event preparation, including venue set up, for at least four lectures and award ceremonies• Managed emails, mail, and phone calls and answered questions at the department desk

    • Associate Editor
      • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

      • Acted as newsroom consultant and trainer for AP style and ensured final print quality• Advised Editor in Chief and assisted in writing news stories and creating titles and decks• Interviewed more than 20 applicants, then hired and trained four copy editors

Education

  • Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
    Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature and Linguistics
    2017 - 2019
  • Wheaton College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature major, History minor
    2012 - 2016
  • Covenant Classical School
    4.0/4.0 GPA
    2007 - 2011

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