Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Sarah Albano

Westland,MI

Summary

Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

St. Edith Catholic School
08.2020 - Current
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning

Part Time Librarian

St. Edith Catholic School
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
  • Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.

Building Substitute Teacher

St. Edith Catholic School
11.2016 - 03.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Fourth Grade Resource Teacher

Matteson School District 162
10.2010 - 06.2011
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Second/Third Grade SPED Teacher

Matteson School District 162
08.2007 - 10.2010
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.

Kindergarten-Third Grade SPED Teacher

Park Forest Academy, The Menta Group
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.

Third and Fourth Grade Teacher

Emmanuel Lutheran School
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Education

Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.2002

Skills

  • Social and Academic Development
  • Lesson Preparation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Standards Compliance
  • Parent Communication
  • Class Engagement
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

Third Grade Classroom Teacher

St. Edith Catholic School
08.2020 - Current

Part Time Librarian

St. Edith Catholic School
08.2018 - 08.2020

Building Substitute Teacher

St. Edith Catholic School
11.2016 - 03.2020

Fourth Grade Resource Teacher

Matteson School District 162
10.2010 - 06.2011

Second/Third Grade SPED Teacher

Matteson School District 162
08.2007 - 10.2010

Kindergarten-Third Grade SPED Teacher

Park Forest Academy, The Menta Group
08.2005 - 06.2007

Third and Fourth Grade Teacher

Emmanuel Lutheran School
08.2002 - 06.2004

Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities

Governors State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Valparaiso University
Sarah Albano