Sara Boyd
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Energetic educator driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Roaring Fork School District # 1
Basalt , CO
08.2011 - 06.2020
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
1st/2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Roaring Fork School District # 1
Basalt , CO
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Princeton Day School
Princeton , NJ
08.1991 - 06.2001
Education
Masters in Education - Education
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO07.2005
Certification in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Colorado University
Denver02.1990
Bachelor of Arts - BA Fine Arts, Studio Art, Minor Art HIstory
Denver University
Denver, CO06.1977
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- District Standards
- Multicultural Education
- Positive Interactions
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social and Academic Development
- Guided Reading
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
Fifth Grade Classroom Teacher
Roaring Fork School District # 1
08.2011 - 06.2020
1st/2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Roaring Fork School District # 1
08.2001 - 06.2011
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Princeton Day School
08.1991 - 06.2001
Masters in Education - Education
Adams State University
Certification in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Colorado University
Bachelor of Arts - BA Fine Arts, Studio Art, Minor Art HIstory
Denver University
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