Welcome to my teaching portfolio! This online platform showcases my learning from my Professional Year Program. This year, I am placed in English and Biology classrooms at Yale Secondary School in Abbotsford.
My name is Sarah Sommer, and I am a Secondary Education student at Trinity Western University in Canada. My specializations are English and Biology.
As a multilingual Swiss citizen who grew up in Cambodia, I have a passion for languages, cultures, and students with unique backgrounds. My dream job is to travel and teach in international settings around the world.
In the past I…
- Spent over 18 years of my life in an international setting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Spent eight weeks teaching at a refugee school in Lebanon
- Taught 5th/6th Grade Social Studies and Careers in German-speaking Switzerland for six months
I strive to be a teacher of compassion and perseverance who is prepared to adapt and learn alongside students in their journey. As an educator, it is my privilege teach the heart and mind of students, inspiring growth, creativity, and love in all areas of the classroom and life.
I am passionate about…
- Diverse places and cultures
- Normalizing conversations around mental health
- Learning about literature and the natural world
- Disney movies
- Houseplants
- My two favourite animals: cats and cows
In my free time, I enjoy…
- Reading creative fiction
- Baking sweet treats
- Exploring used book stores
- Running and hiking outdoors
- Travelling to visit friends and family around the world