Sydney Free
Stuttgart,AR
Summary
Accomplished Elementary school teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Reliable employee offering excellent communication and time management. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Park Avenue Elementary School
Stuttgart, AR
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Integrated technology into 60% of daily lesson plans.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with administration and other teachers to manage performance.
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
- Collaborated with team members on data validation, derived key insights, coordinated and prioritized tasks and communicated updates about fixes.
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
Fayetteville, AR
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Totaled amount owed for services at end of session.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
Camp Counselor
Camp Winnamocka
Arkadelphia, AR
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
- Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
12.2021
- Member of Pi Beta Phi
- Continuing education in Google Foundations of Project management
Skills
- Progress reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Technology integration
- Relationship building
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Park Avenue Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Private Nanny - Self-employeed
08.2016 - 07.2020
Camp Counselor - Camp Winnamocka
05.2013 - 08.2016
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville - Bachelor of Science, Educational Studies
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