Sara Spradling
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Clark County School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through positive reinforcement and tailored instruction. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, promoting academic growth, and implementing effective behavior management strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Tutor
Tutoring With Sara
01.2022 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained detailed records of student performance trends for ongoing evaluation of instructional effectiveness and IEP goal progress tracking purposes.
- Supported students with physical disabilities in daily activities, including mobility assistance, personal care tasks, and use of assistive technology devices.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable participating in group discussions and collaborative activities.
- Implemented sensory breaks throughout the day for students needing additional support managing emotions or self-regulation challenges.
- Assisted students during transitions between classrooms or school environments to minimize disruptions and maintain consistency in routines.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2027
Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2023 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
02.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2022 - 02.2023
Tutor
Tutoring With Sara
01.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Applied Psychology
University of Phoenix
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