Sara Roling
Peosta
Summary
Dynamic teacher with proven skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Committed to fostering critical thinking and collaboration through diverse instructional strategies. Personal and professional experience to be an extremely effective World View instructor.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dubuque Community School Distict
Dubuque
08.2018 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that enhanced critical thinking and increased student participation.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
- Assessed student progress through regular assignments and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to collaboratively address student progress and strategies for academic growth.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dubuque Community School Distict/Holy Family
Dubuque
08.2007 - 06.2018
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
6th Grade Teacher
Hennessy Catholic School
Petersburg
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Created an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and provided feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve educational programs and share effective teaching strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities that increased student engagement and strengthened community ties.
- Communicated with parents about student performance and classroom events to foster stronger home-school connections.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress.
- Attended professional development workshops related to new instructional methods or technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2004
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Effective feedback
- Parent communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Cultural awareness
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Student peer review
Timeline
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Dubuque Community School Distict
08.2018 - 06.2026
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dubuque Community School Distict/Holy Family
08.2007 - 06.2018
6th Grade Teacher
Hennessy Catholic School
08.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education
Clarke University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Northern Iowa