Sara Hutchen
South Bend
Summary
Educator specializing in curriculum development and critical thinking enhancement at South Bend Community Schools. Demonstrated success in increasing student engagement and improving communication skills. Expertise in advanced research and collaborative teamwork, dedicated to enhancing classroom learning experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
South Bend Community School
South Bend
10.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and interest.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet various learning styles and needs.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes and assignments for feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote teamwork.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and classroom activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on student work to support their development.
FAMILY COURT SPECIALIST
ST JOSEPH COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS
08.2024 - 10.2025
- The duties I hold as a family court specialist are case management, screening and arbitration for families involved in the family circuit court of St. Joseph County.
- Other duties include home visits, mediation, teaching and appearing in court if summoned to do so.
- Facilitated communication between clients and court personnel in family law matters.
- Maintained accurate records of case activities and client interactions daily.
- Researched case law and legal precedents relevant to domestic relations cases.
- Maintained confidential files containing case information and other sensitive data.
TEACHER
SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
10.2021 - 06.2024
- As a teacher for SBCSC I taught at the middle school level to children in the former empowerment zone at Navarre Middle during the 22-24 school year where I taught preparing for college and careers to 8th grade students.
- During the 21-22 school year my teaching was done at Jefferson Traditional School where I taught 6th through 8th grade technology and success.
CASE MANAGER
STATE OF INDIANA-WORK ONE
09.2020 - 10.2021
- During my time with the State of Indiana I worked in the Work One office as a case manager and career advisor.
- My duties included helping individuals who were seeking career opportunities and resume building help by sending out job leads that fit into the individuals' career interest.
- I also helped with training for new employees in other departments.
Education
M.S. - Educational Psychology
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
Online 01.2024
B.S. - Human Services Youth Family and Administration
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
Online01.2021
Skills
- Case Management
- Teaching
- User research
- Microsoft Suite
- Customer Service
- Supervision
- Curriculum Building
- Time Management
- Training
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Legal research
- Quantitative research
- Strong work ethic
- Qualitative and quantitative research
Timeline
ELA Teacher
South Bend Community School
10.2025 - Current
FAMILY COURT SPECIALIST
ST JOSEPH COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS
08.2024 - 10.2025
TEACHER
SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
10.2021 - 06.2024
CASE MANAGER
STATE OF INDIANA-WORK ONE
09.2020 - 10.2021
M.S. - Educational Psychology
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL
B.S. - Human Services Youth Family and Administration
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL