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Sarah Leftwich

Lebanon,VA

Summary

Driven by a passion for education and a knack for curriculum planning, I leveraged patience and empathy to foster a nurturing learning environment at Clinch Mountain Christian School. Achieved notable improvements in student engagement and social skills development, underscoring my ability to meet diverse needs with innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

PreK Teacher

Clinch Mountain Christian School
08.2023 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Russell County Public Schools
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

In Home Child Care Provider

Self
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with families, resulting in high levels of trust and confidence in childcare services provided.
  • Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping tasks.
  • Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
  • Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.

Second Grade Teacher

Buchanan County Public Schools
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Title 1 Teacher

Buchanan County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional practices and classroom management techniques.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in education and Title 1 program requirements.
  • Established a positive classroom environment, fostering respectful communication among diverse student populations.
  • Designed engaging project-based learning activities, allowing students to explore real-world applications of course content.

Teacher/Director

Noah's Ark Daycare
04.2010 - 03.2012

Watched over children ages 6months to 13 years of age.

Headed preschool learning two days a week.

Fixed and prepared meals.

Implementation of programs.

Aided in hiring process for the facility.

Salon Owner/ Cosmetologist

Self, Shear Mystique Salon
03.2010 - 03.2012
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients.
  • Coordinated staff meetings to discuss goals, address concerns, and celebrate achievements collectively.
  • Nurtured a vibrant salon culture by organizing team-building activities and recognizing outstanding employee performance.
  • Maintained daily, monthly, and quarterly records of costs and revenue.

Front Desk Receptionist

Eye Vision Center/ Dr. Valerie Christian
09.2009 - 01.2010
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.

Education

US Career Institute
Online
09.2016 - 05.2017

Certificate - Medical Coding

Bridge Valley Community And Technical College
Online
09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Intermont College
Bristol, VA
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Honaker High School
Honaker,VA
06.2002

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Music and Movement
  • Curriculum Planning

Timeline

PreK Teacher

Clinch Mountain Christian School
08.2023 - Current

Long Term Substitute Teacher

Russell County Public Schools
01.2023 - 04.2023

US Career Institute
09.2016 - 05.2017

In Home Child Care Provider

Self
11.2014 - 04.2015

Second Grade Teacher

Buchanan County Public Schools
08.2014 - 11.2014

Title 1 Teacher

Buchanan County Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014

Teacher/Director

Noah's Ark Daycare
04.2010 - 03.2012

Salon Owner/ Cosmetologist

Self, Shear Mystique Salon
03.2010 - 03.2012

Front Desk Receptionist

Eye Vision Center/ Dr. Valerie Christian
09.2009 - 01.2010

Certificate - Medical Coding

Bridge Valley Community And Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Virginia Intermont College

High School Diploma -

Honaker High School
Sarah Leftwich