Aaron Sauter

Result-oriented, highly organized, relationship driven educational professional with 17 years of experience in school leadership, mentoring, behavior support and classroom instruction. Proven ability to implement the vision and goals of leadership both at the school and district level. Experienced in team building, facilitation, developing teacher efficacy and behavior support.

Strong foundation in building relationships with students, staff and school leadership teams. Accustomed to engaging with families and students in high stress situations, de-escalation, and ensuring equitable processes.

Culture and Climate Coach, Teacher - Linden Grove Middle School, Kalamazoo Public Schools - Kalamazoo, MI

(2017-01)

• Utilized professional learning communities to increase student academic and behavioral growth.
• Created PBIS initiatives for tier 1 and 2 students, both in the classroom and school wide.
• Focused on educating the whole child, with regards to both academics and emotional understandings.
• Served as mentor and coach for newly hired teachers to the district.
• Worked alongside the School Improvement team with the vision of collaboration in carrying out plans to improve the academic and behavioral goals of the school building.
• Served as one of the building administrators in their absences.
• Member of the district and school MTSS team, to work on building support for our students.
• Lead teacher interns from Western Michigan University.
• National Junior Honor Society Advisor.
• Fostered an environment of learning in the classroom.
• Showed flexibility by willingly changing grade levels and subjects mid year to fill gaps in teacher shortage.

9th grade Geography/Physics Teacher - Waggener High School, Jefferson County Public Schools - Louisville, Kentucky

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Taught World Geography, Introduction to Physics.
• Member of the freshman team, collaborated with other core teachers to provide students with academic support and develop co-curricular activities and field trips to enhance learning.
• Piloted "Project Based Learning initiative", spent time during the semester to teach students content through project based assignments.
• Professional Learning Communities trained, worked closely and collaborated with both grade level and upper level science teachers to develop a vertical integration of curriculum to help prepare for ACT standards by their Junior year.
• Peer Visitation Team-Member of the peer visitation team, which had teachers watch other teachers to create an open environment. Teachers could learn and make suggestions from other teachers.
• Basketball Coaching, freshman basketball coach and varsity assistant coach for 3 years.

6th Grade Science/8th Grade Science - Myers Middle School at Waggener High School - Louisville, Kentucky

(2011-01 - 2013-12)

• Taught 6th Grade science, 8th grade life science.
• Created and implemented online assignments for the class set of Ipads. Used technology throughout the class to help motivate students and increased participation.
• Displayed leadership capabilities. As a school that had been taken over by the state, I was elected to be on the board with members from the State of Kentucky to help initiate changes and create a plan to help turn around a struggling school. Worked side by side with other teachers, principals and members of the Kentucky Department of Education.
• Helped lead inquiry based science lessons across all grade levels. Worked with both new and veteran teachers to develop and teach a curriculum based around student inquiry.

6th Grade Science and US History - Woodbridge Middle School - Woodbridge, VA

(2008-01 - 2011-12)

• Taught 6th Grade science and US History
• Unique Same Gender Class Setting, Taught both co-ed and a same gender class. Implemented plans that could address the needs of an all male classroom as well as a diverse co-ed classroom.
• Social Studies department chair for the school, I worked closely with other teachers from across the district to develop a curriculum based on local US History.
• Worked closely with the science department to maintain a lab based science curriculum. By doing this it keeps students engaged and eager to attempt new things.
• Basketball Coach, Coached both boy's and girl's basketball teams for 3 years.
• Leader of the Young Seminoles. Worked with at risk young men on developing leadership skills and community outreach. Led coat drives, food can drives and community clean-up efforts.

4th Grade Language Arts and Science / 5th Grade - Triangle Elementary School - Triangle, VA

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

• Charged with teaching all subject areas for 28 students, including many ESOL students as well as several students on IEPs.
• Worked collaboratively with both ESOL and Special Education teachers to modify and implement appropriate assignments based on students' needs and abilities.
• Was the leader of the fitness club, academic challenge club as well as the science club. Was on the teachers as leaders group, science leadership team as well as health and wellness committee.

Master of Education - Educational Leadership - Walden University (2023-09)

Master of Science in Education - Education - Walden University (2011-01)

Bachelors of Arts in Education - Education - Western Michigan University (2006-01)