Sara Hitchen
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Highly motivated Education Professional effective at determining course plans, selecting curriculum and managing program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Offering 23 years' experience in the education field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Shakopee Public Schools
Shakopee, MN
09.2012 - Current
- Created, planned and implemented technology integrated literacy lessons to meet national standards.
- Independently created unique and engaging lesson plans: developed and modified literacy curriculum.
- Collaborated with educators and leadership to uphold and advance mission and values of work environment.
- Communicated with all stakeholders and leadership through 1:1, small-group, virtual meeting and on going email communication.
- Gathered and analyzed data to track progress and initiate changes to instruction resulting in 80-90% passing rate
- Utilized technology-based instruction: Google Suite, ABC Mouse, Powerpoint, etc.
Teacher
Belle Plaine Public Schools
Belle Plaine, MN
09.2000 - 05.2012
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation in technology based and hands-on learning.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Participated in regular meetings to track progress towards both collective and individual goals.
- Continued evaluation of learners to determine areas for improvement and developmental of attainable goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Managed over 20 students daily to improve academic success.
Education
Education Specialist - Reading, Literacy And Assessment
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN 09.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 09.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
Classroom management
Work Availability
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Quote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Education Specialist - Reading, Literacy And Assessment
Walden University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorder Special Education
University of St. Thomas
09.2013 - 05.2015
Teacher
Shakopee Public Schools
09.2012 - Current
Teacher
Belle Plaine Public Schools
09.2000 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
09.1993 - 05.1997
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