Sarah Bandstra
Cedar Lake,IN
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with a proven track record at Lake Central School Corporation, excelling in lesson planning and student assessment. Adept at fostering creativity and collaboration, I effectively engaged parents and enhanced community involvement, resulting in improved student outcomes and a positive classroom environment. Committed to utilizing educational technology to enrich learning experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
Dyer, Indiana
08.2018 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop school-wide educational initiatives and programs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that promoted respect and cooperation.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
Elementary School Teacher
School City of Whiting
Whiting, IN
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop school-wide educational initiatives and programs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that promoted respect and cooperation.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Elementary School Teacher
School City of Gary
Gary, IN
10.2009 - 05.2015
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment that promoted respect and cooperation.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
Office Manager/Family Owned Business
Darnell's Auto Repair
Highland, IN
06.1996 - 06.2013
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow.
- Coordinated appointments and schedules for service technicians and customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer information and repair services.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordered office supplies as needed.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
- Communicated with customers regarding service inquiries and updates.
- Supported financial tasks by processing invoices and payments promptly.
- Organized team meetings and prepared materials for discussions and presentations.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
Sales/Small Business Owner
Self Employed
Highland , IN
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote products and attract new customers.
- Handled inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Conducted financial record-keeping to track expenses and sales activities.
- Established vendor relationships to source quality materials at competitive prices.
- Organized community events to increase brand visibility and engage local clientele.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Developed business plans and strategies to grow small business.
- Monitored customer feedback and implemented changes based on their suggestions.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Established partnerships with other businesses in related industries for mutual benefit.
- Participated in local community activities to promote the brand's visibility and reputation.
- Researched similar businesses to determine competitive advantages.
- Created budgets and monitored expenses to stay within budget limits.
- Developed marketing campaigns to deliver messages to right audience.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations while running the business.
- Implemented efficient processes for ordering inventory and tracking deliveries.
- Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
- Reviewed sales reports and adjusted sales activities or expenses to better meet budgets.
- Advised employees on best practices regarding safety protocols and procedures.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN05-2009
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Educational technology
- Problem solving
- Parent communication
- Community engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Creativity promotion
- Effective communication
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
08.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
School City of Whiting
10.2015 - 08.2018
Elementary School Teacher
School City of Gary
10.2009 - 05.2015
Sales/Small Business Owner
Self Employed
01.2000 - 12.2008
Office Manager/Family Owned Business
Darnell's Auto Repair
06.1996 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Calumet College of St. Joseph
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