Sara Bretch
Teacher
Marietta,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable education professional, with international classroom experience, seeking challenging and responsible position to use abilities and experience effectively and efficiently for children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
K Spanish Teacher
Atlanta International School
08.2016 - Current
- Assessed, recorded and communicated student progress.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience.
- Balanced whole-group, small-group, & individual instruction to accommodate different academic levels & learning styles; designed and implemented behavior modification system
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning
- Communicated with parents and caretakers through e-mail, telephone, newsletters; encouragement of parent participation in classroom and at-home learning activities
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Observed and documented student's development and learning style, which allowed to better motivate, stimulate and enhance students learning experience allowing better classroom success
- Assumed several key leadership positions within center that included managing teacher resources, working closely with the center and education director on various initiatives, one of which was the development of weekly lesson plan review strategy
- Awarded Bright Horizon's Award of Excellence in 2015 and 2016.
Preschool Teacher
My Little School
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Planning lessons that are significate and goal-oriented, where students were the main developers of learning
- Developing and executed activities designed to encourage the social, physical, and intellectual development of children
- Ensuring that appropriate and equal level of physical attention and care is given to each child
- Providing information to parents regarding their individual child’s progress
- Providing situations to allow students create global and community awareness, so they can become productive and protective citizens of their world
- Providing feedback and receive feedback from fellow teachers, team leaders and principal.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic 08.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Católica Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic 08.2004 - 12.2008
Certificate in Early Education Leadership -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard 05.2001 -
Skills
- Effective communication skills that allow for clear and concise learning strategies
Creative and imaginative blend of thinking that allows for an enthusiastic environment and make learning a happy journey among children
Ability to deliver classroom lessons across different learning styles that promote interest among children
Have a caring attitude to attend to children’s needs and concerns in time
Certification
Stress. Adversity, and Trauma - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Timeline
Stress. Adversity, and Trauma - Harvard Graduate School of Education
10-2022
Teaching for Cognitive Growth - Harvard Graduate School of Education
09-2022
Cornerstone Educator Competencies - Harvard Graduate School of Education
08-2022
Universal Design For Learning - Harvard Graduate School of Education
06-2022
Thinking and Learning in the Maker-Centered Classroom - Harvard Graduate School of Education
05-2019
Visible Thinking - Harvard Graduate School of Education
12-2017
Making Learning Visible - Harvard Graduate School of Education
12-2016
K Spanish Teacher
Atlanta International School
08.2016 - Current
Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
08.2010 - 09.2013
Preschool Teacher
My Little School
08.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Católica Santo Domingo Santo Domingo
08.2004 - 12.2008
Certificate in Early Education Leadership -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
05.2001 -
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