Sarah McCrackin
Hoover
Summary
Preschool Teacher with 7 years of experience who is compassionate. Friendly, encouraging, and motivated, with a strong desire to help students reach their full potential. Trained in developmental stages and knows how to provide a safe, nurturing environment for learning to flourish. Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in education. Working with any size class to achieve comprehensive growth is a success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Childcare Provider
Green Valley Weekday at Green Valley Church
10.2016 - Current
- Provided care for children five years and under
- Reinforced positive behavior and clearly defined expectations in the classroom
- Communication with students on a regular basis improved student satisfaction
- Assisted parties in resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements
- Maintained an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities
- Taught students about basic concepts like shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by enforcing strict safety guidelines and adhering to childcare regulations.
Student Teacher, 4th Grade
Mechelle Hollifield
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching skills.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Collaborated with my Cooperating Teacher to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, ensuring that students were aware of performance expectations.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Elementary Collaboration Education (Original Major) -
University of Montevallo
Family and Consumer Science- Human Development and Family Studies (Current Major) -
University of Montevallo
05.2025
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- First Aid/CPR
- Child development
- Organization
- Team building
- Gross Motor Skills
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Numbers and alphabet lessons
Timeline
Student Teacher, 4th Grade
Mechelle Hollifield
03.2023 - 04.2023
Preschool Childcare Provider
Green Valley Weekday at Green Valley Church
10.2016 - Current
Elementary Collaboration Education (Original Major) -
University of Montevallo
Family and Consumer Science- Human Development and Family Studies (Current Major) -
University of Montevallo
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