Sara Palmer
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Engaging Team Lead Educator committed to preparing a foundational core for regular and special education students. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs. Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated many years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St John the Baptist
08.2023 - Current
- Taught 4th and 5th grade math, and 4th grade science and social studies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Math Specialist
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
08.2022 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher/Special Education Collab
Camden County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development for regular and special education.
Kindergarten Teacher
Camden County School District
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Instructed children between ages 4 and 7 on mathematical basics
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Camden County School District
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance
Trail Guide for K-12
Friends Of Rose Canyon
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Specialized in K-5 but worked with all grades to research and study natural science focusing on endemic species of flora and fauna.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Provided information through narratives on various sites throughout the San Diego area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
Quality Control Analyst
Asist Translation
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Performed quality control on translated documents to ensure that proper publication of materials was sufficiently translated.
Exhibit Educator Supervisor
Mystic Aquarium
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Conducted new hire orientation and verified sufficient training of staff members before assignment to respective department.
- Supervised 20-80 educators and volunteers by encouraging a positive learning environment specializing in teamwork.
- Developed and implemented competency-based education programs, train-the-trainer and end-user programs to advance marine science knowledge and appreciation.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Outreach Educator
Mystic Aquarium
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Increased education and awareness of marine science through area outreach programs and delivering evidenced-informed strategies.
- Created an interactive learning experience for grades PreK-12 through the use of visual aids and live animals to promote oceanic awareness and global respect.
Education
Master of Science - STEM Education K-8
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
Skills
- Elementary and Middle School Education
- Early childhood development
- Special education
- Common core
- Student records management
- Early Reading
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Organized
- P>Highly Adaptable
- Instructional Strategies and Techniques
- P>Proud Military Spouse for 25 years
- Progress Monitoring
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Teacher
St John the Baptist
08.2023 - Current
Math Specialist
Hamilton County Educational Service Center
08.2022 - Current
Lead Kindergarten Teacher/Special Education Collab
Camden County School District
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Camden County School District
08.2018 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Camden County School District
09.2017 - 05.2018
Trail Guide for K-12
Friends Of Rose Canyon
03.2013 - 05.2014
Quality Control Analyst
Asist Translation
01.2009 - 02.2012
Exhibit Educator Supervisor
Mystic Aquarium
01.2001 - 02.2003
Outreach Educator
Mystic Aquarium
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Miami University
Master of Science - STEM Education K-8
Walden University
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