Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Avid Gardener - Pursuing Master Gardener Certificate
Interests
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Timeline
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Sarah Abbott

Sarah Abbott

Magnolia,TX

Summary

Thank you for taking the time to look at my professional online profile, I hope this affords you an opportunity to peer behind the curtain a little and see more into who I am.

I joined the teaching profession right of high school and have been teaching ever since then. While it brings me joy to be a source of positive influence in the lives of our youth, I feel that my path is calling me in another direction. I do know that I will never cease to love learning, teaching and growing as an human individual.

I have learned many things along this journey that I have taken through teaching, I am adaptable to almost any situation because of this. I am hard working and do my job with passion and desire. I love the feeling of work and a job well done.

I pride myself in my organization skills, paired with my detail-oriented mindset makes me an excellent addition to any team. I am also a great team player, but excel on my own as well. I love the new and exciting challenges that both working alone and in teams can bring.

I am excited to start this new journey in my life, and enter it with bold and fierce determination. I look forward to bringing my 12 years in education and a lifelong passion of helping others to a new, working sector.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

ASL Teacher / Team Leader

Katy Independent School District
07.2017 - Current
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience for my 140+ students resulting in a 97% pass rate.
  • Collaborated with other educators to continually improve ASL curriculum and share best practices for teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
  • Organized professional development workshops for fellow educators to broaden their knowledge of ASL teaching techniques and resources available within the community.
  • Utilized various forms of assessment to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address gaps in understanding or skill development.

ASL Teacher

Houston Independent School District, HISD
07.2013 - 06.2017
  • Utilized various forms of assessment to monitor student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to address gaps in understanding or skill development resulting in a 95% pass rate for my 170+ students.
  • Increased cultural awareness by integrating Deaf culture information into lessons, fostering respect and understanding among students.
  • Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide improvement in language acquisition.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress and areas for improvement.

ASL Teacher

Dickinson Independent School District
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Collaborated with other educators to continually improve ASL curriculum and share best practices for teaching strategies.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids and hands-on activities.
  • Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
  • Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05.2012

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Records Maintenance
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making

Avid Gardener - Pursuing Master Gardener Certificate

As an avid gardener, I enjoy cultivating the earth and watching plants bloom and grow. I attend many seminars and workshops within the plant community and am currently pursuing my Master Gardener Certificate to foster my love of all things living.

Interests

Baking

Gardening

Reading

Traveling

History

Outdoors

Quote

Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
Jim Horning

Timeline

ASL Teacher / Team Leader

Katy Independent School District
07.2017 - Current

ASL Teacher

Houston Independent School District, HISD
07.2013 - 06.2017

ASL Teacher

Dickinson Independent School District
07.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - American Sign Language (ASL)

Lamar University
Sarah Abbott