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Sadie Wastell

DeWitt,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and lesson planning. Passionate about animals and teaching children to take care of our natural world. Excellent communication skills and strives to build relationships with other team members, teachers and students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Educator

PRIME TIME PRESCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborates with teachers, parents and directors to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Collaborates with colleagues to develop and revise lesson plans.
  • Prepares lessons for the team, gathers materials, and sets up rooms for the week.
  • Develops and implements engaging lessons to keep learner attention.
  • Participates in monthly staff meetings with directors and teachers.


Volunteer

Girl Scouts Of America
09.2023 - Current
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive environment for all members, promoting teamwork and collaboration among the girls.
  • Coordinates with other co-leaders to design and implement successful fundraising initiatives for troop activities and equipment needs.
  • Assists scouts in earning badges by providing guidance on completing required tasks while emphasizing goal-setting and personal growth.

Early Childhood Educator

ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2007 - 09.2015
  • Received highly effective status on evaluations and improved student performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instructional quality.
  • Established positive relationships with colleagues, students and families.
  • Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of teaching practices, refining techniques for optimal student engagement and comprehension.

Early Childhood Educator

COLE ACADEMY
09.2004 - 08.2007
  • Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established positive relationships with staff, students and families.
  • Utilized time-management strategies and maintained an organized classroom environment to facilitate learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.

Education

B.A. in Elementary Education -

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

M.A. in Reading in Literacy (partially completed) -

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Student Engagement
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Volunteer

Girl Scouts Of America
09.2023 - Current

Lead Educator

PRIME TIME PRESCHOOL
08.2021 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2007 - 09.2015

Early Childhood Educator

COLE ACADEMY
09.2004 - 08.2007

B.A. in Elementary Education -

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

M.A. in Reading in Literacy (partially completed) -

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Sadie Wastell