SARAH BAGIEREK
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging and informative lesson plans that spark student interest in social studies. Uses innovative teaching methods to facilitate comprehensive understanding of historical and social concepts. Strong understanding of classroom management and curriculum development to maintain effective learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
FlexTech High School
08.2024 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Enhanced curriculum in Civics, Economics, and US History classes. Made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress and needs.
- Student Leadership Advisor: Organized extracurricular activities, such as community service projects, fostering leadership skills and civic engagement among students.
- Assistant Testing Coordinator: Enhanced testing efficiency by streamlining test coordination processes and procedures.
Assistant Softball Coach
Pioneer High School
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Fostered positive team culture that resulted in improvement throughout the season.
- Designed customized drills that targeted specific elements of softball technique such as hitting, throwing, fielding.
- Provided feedback on individual performances during practices and games to help athletes grow both mentally and physically.
Grad Assistant / Building Substitute
Edustaff
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure that curriculum goals were met.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teacher staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain positive classroom environment.
- Ensured accurate test administration when proctoring state mandated testing by strictly adhering to guidelines provided by examination boards.
Student Teacher
Novi High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated standards and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teacher staff, and students.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand my knowledge and learn different approaches.
- Evaluated student learning through formative and summative assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance data for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student academic progress, behavior issues, and other concerns.
Practicum - Teaching and Reading
Clague Middle School
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Managed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Created lesson plans that focused on both MI Social Studies Standards and literacy skills.
Practicum - Curriculum and Methods
Novi High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Integrated multimedia tools into lessons such as videos, audio recordings, images., in order to engage visual and auditory learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain positive classroom environment.
Store Manager
Marshalls
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Delivered outstanding store management for $9MM volume store previously on steady decline in sales and service, turning operations around to positive growth and customer retention.
- Served as human resource manager for all employees, including administration of compensation and benefits, scheduling, and retention, reducing turnover by 12%.
- Increased overall team performance through strategic planning and skills development.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Store Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed performance and tasks of 60 hourly staff and three salaried managers at location achieving $16MM in annual sales.
- Achieved status as certified onboarding manager to oversee all management new hires in Detroit district as only one of two managers with this distinction within 14-store territory.
- Properly allocated staff and handled understaffing issues, engaged in conflict management, hired and terminated employees, and administered disciplinary procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Education
Teaching Certification Post Bachelor's Degree - Secondary Education - History/Social Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIMaster of Science - Sport Management
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Springfield College
Springfield, MA04.2006
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
FlexTech High School
08.2024 - Current
Grad Assistant / Building Substitute
Edustaff
04.2024 - 06.2024
Student Teacher
Novi High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum - Teaching and Reading
Clague Middle School
02.2023 - 04.2023
Practicum - Curriculum and Methods
Novi High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Softball Coach
Pioneer High School
01.2022 - 08.2024
Store Manager
Marshalls
01.2017 - 01.2021
Store Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Sport Management
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Springfield College
Teaching Certification Post Bachelor's Degree - Secondary Education - History/Social Studies
Eastern Michigan University
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