Sara Van Ostenbridge
Peachtree City, Georgia, United States,Georgia
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children. Commended for easily cultivating productive and trusting relationships with both students and parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
Peachtree City, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Elementary School Teacher
Commonwealth Connections Academy
Harrisburg, PA
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Elementary School Teacher
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, PA
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Administrative Assistant
DODEA Schools
Sigonella , Italy
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Maintained positive relationships with families and students.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
Master of Arts - Travel And Tourism Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charleston, SC 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Hershey High School
Hershey, PA06.1998
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Effective Listening
- Elementary Education
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Elementary Education, Georgia - 2025
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
First Presbyterian Kindergarten
01.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Commonwealth Connections Academy
08.2012 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Harrisburg School District
01.2012 - 08.2012
Administrative Assistant
DODEA Schools
01.2011 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Travel And Tourism Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
High School Diploma -
Hershey High School
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