Sara Rice
SAINT LOUIS,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with almost 30 years experience in education and proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skills developed in educational environment include effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and long range planning. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied and further expanded to contribute to team success. Brings positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
School District of University City
University City, MO
07.2016 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
Gifted Education Specialist
Webster Groves School District
Webster Groves, MO
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Designed personalized learning pathways that aligned with each student''s talent areas, maximizing potential for success both in school and beyond graduation.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Implemented enrichment activities to further stimulate intellectual curiosity among gifted learners.
- Enhanced gifted students'' learning experience by incorporating differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St. Louis, MO1994
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptive
- Growth mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative learning
- Technology integration
- Excellent time-management skills
- Highly effective organizational skills
Timeline
Teacher
School District of University City
07.2016 - Current
Gifted Education Specialist
Webster Groves School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Education
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Missouri, St. Louis
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