Sara Shaw
Tunnel Hill,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Whitfield County Schools, excelling in fostering student engagement and enhancing academic performance through differentiated instruction and innovative lesson planning. Skilled in behavior management and parent-teacher communication, I hold Georgia teaching credentials, an ESOL endorsement, and a Gifted endorsement that significantly boosting student success rates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
07.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher- Prekindergarten
Whitfield Dalton Daycare
10.2010 - 07.2012
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA05.2010
Skills
- Motivating students
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Student rapport
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
Certification
Elementary Education: Prekindergarten through 5th
Middle Grades: Language Arts
Middle Grades: Social Studies
ESOL Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Whitfield County Schools
07.2012 - Current
Teacher- Prekindergarten
Whitfield Dalton Daycare
10.2010 - 07.2012
Elementary Education: Prekindergarten through 5th
Middle Grades: Language Arts
Middle Grades: Social Studies
ESOL Endorsement
Gifted Endorsement
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Dalton State College
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