Sarah Mitchem

Dedicated educator with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.

• Collaborated with students, parents, and school staff to integrate guidance curriculum into daily activities of a 360-student Title 1 school
• Introduced in-class sessions in support of social, emotional and academic needs
• Coordinated meetings with families/guardians, teachers and administrators to assist in student success plans
• Advised on social-emotional learning interventions based on student needs
• Applied problem-solving strategies to address the needs of identified at-risk students
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
• Classroom management
• Group and individual instruction