Sara Powell
Easley,SC
Summary
Perceptive Educator with 24 years of experience leading students, ranging in age from 4 to 10 years old. Proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring and evaluating tests and assignments. Skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention and upbeat attitude.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
School District Of Pickens County
Six Mile, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw over 20 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
Easley, South \Carolina
08.1988 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline for up to 25 students.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored up to 25 students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC08.1991
Skills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
School District Of Pickens County
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
08.1988 - 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Midlands Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clemson University
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