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Sara Hedlund

Richland,WA
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Sara Hedlund

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A motivating and encouraging facilitator of learning for all students and staff. Efficient in applying new technologies, curriculum and concepts to create a 21-century classroom that is mindful of changing educational procedures.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

NELA

Grade 7-8 Teacher
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.

Pasco School District

Reading Interventionist
01.2018 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
  • Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
  • Supervised small reading groups of students.
  • Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.

Richland School District

Special Education Paraprofessional
09.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.

Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
01.2023

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Arts from Education
12.2020

University Overview

  • Member of Alpha Phi Alpha

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Building
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Communication
  • G-Suite
  • Teacher Collaboration

Certification

  • Trauma Informed Leadership I Training -March 2023
  • Excellence Award Exemplary work in Instructional Planning/Presentation in Elementary Ed, WGU- 2019
  • Servant Leadership, Broetje Family Trust - 2018-Current

Timeline

Grade 7-8 Teacher

NELA
08.2018 - Current

Reading Interventionist

Pasco School District
01.2018 - 06.2018

Special Education Paraprofessional

Richland School District
09.2016 - 01.2018

Western Governors University

Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts from Education

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