Sara Ruppe
Inman,SC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade Virtual
Drayton Mills Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to state standards that promote positive learning experiences
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills
- Implement behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning
- Maintain open communication with parents to provide updates on student progress and performance
- Met with professional learning committee to work on curriculum planning and common assessments.
Reading Interventionist
B.D. Lee Elementary
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Administered Dominie and Fountas & Pinnell to set individual levels for small group instruction
- Collaborated with teachers individually to identify literacy needs of students and to set goals
- Taught literacy intervention to small groups using current research-based practices
- Incorporated technology using appropriate literacy computer programs
- Reviewed student achievement and goals and recommended further intervention or support when needed.
Teacher - 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
B.D. Lee Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with Common Core and SC State Standards and provided individual and small group instruction based on needs of each student
- Implemented The Daily Five into small groups and each subject area to enhance student performance
- Encouraged positive learning environment to achieve excellent classroom behavior using PBIS
- Maintained records to evaluate student's academic growth, set goals, and revise lesson plans
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress through meetings, weekly newsletters, phone calls, notes, conferences, interim reports, and report cards
- Collaborated with other teachers, professional staff members, and RTI team regarding students who were considered at risk.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education-Teaching and Learning
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA05.2017
Certification - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.2011
Skills
- Science of Reading-LETRS
- Data-Driven Instruction
- UFLI
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating Students
- Student-Centered Learning
- Small Group Instruction
- Literacy Development
- Classroom Technology
- Online Teaching
Certification
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Endorsements
Literacy Teacher
Additional Information - Professional Memberships And Awards
Achievement Award for SC Pass scores, 2013-2014 SC
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, and 4th Grade Virtual
Drayton Mills Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Reading Interventionist
B.D. Lee Elementary
10.2014 - 04.2015
Teacher - 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
B.D. Lee Elementary
08.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education-Teaching and Learning
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
Certification - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Limestone College
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
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