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Sandra Woolls
Teacher
Columbus,IN
Work Preference
Summary
Educator with extensive experience in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Recognized for cultivating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that enhances student engagement and success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis
Columbus
10.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding and engagement with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom updates.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Participated in professional development sessions to enhance instructional practices and skills.
- Created and enforced hands-on curriculum that increased student interest and participation in learning activities.
- Managed and directed after-school activities, fostering teamwork and student participation.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that fostered a positive classroom environment and supported student learning.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Teacher, Substitute Teacher K12, Teacher Assistant
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
Columbus
09.2000 - 10.2023
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to increase student engagement and foster community spirit.
- Attended professional development workshops to refine teaching skills and implement best practices.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Evaluated students on a monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Earned recognition for developing innovative instructional concepts that enhanced student learning.
- Collaborated with special education staff to support diverse learner needs.
- Developed lesson materials and bulletin board displays to enhance teacher classroom preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Arts And Humanity
Indiana University
IN05-2011
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Learning assessments
- Student needs assessment
- Classroom management
- Excellent classroom management
- Technology integration
- SMART board aptitude
- Visual aids utilization
- Creative lesson planning
- Innovative lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Motivating students
- Community involvement
- Extracurricular coordination
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Special needs students
- ESL- english as second language
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Professional development
- Growth mindset
- Flexible and adaptive
- Group learning mechanics
- Instructional best practices
- Reporting and documentation
- Fundraising
- Test proctoring
- Student motivation
- Cooperative learning experience
- Cooperative learning experience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid. 03/2026
Completed The Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide modules. Certified in the Indiana Child Welfare Education and Training Partnership on Reporting Abuse and Neglect.
Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. 01/2026
Completed The Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide modules. Certified in the Indiana Child Welfare Education and Training Partnership on Reporting Abuse and Neglect.
Completion of Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. 01/2026
Timeline
Teacher
Archdiocese Of Indianapolis
10.2023 - Current
Teacher, Substitute Teacher K12, Teacher Assistant
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
09.2000 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Arts And Humanity
Indiana University