Sara Ahern
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional with seven years classroom experience. Additional five years substitute and extended learning expertise. Known for fostering inclusive classroom environments and enhancing student outcomes through comprehensive lesson plans. Committed to implementing best first instruction and engaging curriculum.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Transitional Kindergarten Substitute Tch
Capistrano Unified School District
Aliso Viejo, California
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed students across four transitional kindergarten classrooms, enhancing overall student engagement and learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum that supported diverse learning styles and fostered student growth.
- Applied effective classroom management strategies to create a positive, inclusive learning environment, promoting collaboration and student participation.
- Assessed student progress through play based learning activities.
- Collaborated with team to design curriculum, coordinate activities, and streamline scheduling.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Capistrano Unified School District
San Juan Capistrano, California
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-5 student groups, enhancing learning experiences.
- Executed daily lesson plans from classroom teachers, maintaining curriculum alignment and continuity in student learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided tailored support to meet individual needs and improve learning outcomes.
Extended Learning Teacher (Las Flores)
Capistrano Unified School District
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and executed engaging FOSS science lessons for both classroom and online students.
- Created Social Science activities that fostered student independence and deepened understanding of key concepts.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance instruction and elevate student engagement across various learning environments.
- Facilitated small group instruction, increasing active participation and engagement in learning activities.
Classroom Teacher Grades 4 and 5
Westminster School District
Westminster, California
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Implemented Balanced Literacy lesson plans to address diverse English Language Learners' needs, enhancing reading skills and comprehension.
- Executed NCLB and Common Core standards, meeting and exceeding classroom goals.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, resulting in increased student engagement and participation.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
California State Universtity Long Beach
Long Beach05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-1997
Early Childhoood Education Credits - Early Childhood Care And Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA07-2026
Skills
- Balanced Literacy teaching strategies
- Data-driven instruction
- Integrated social-emotional learning
- Collaborative classroom activities
- Multi-modal lesson design
- Positive classroom practices
- Promotes conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in mathematical teaching
Timeline
Long Term Transitional Kindergarten Substitute Tch
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Capistrano Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Extended Learning Teacher (Las Flores)
Capistrano Unified School District
11.2021 - 12.2021
Classroom Teacher Grades 4 and 5
Westminster School District
08.2001 - 06.2007
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
California State Universtity Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Northern Arizona University
Early Childhoood Education Credits - Early Childhood Care And Education
Saddleback College