Sarah Beck
Saint Anthony,IN
Summary
Throughout my professional career, I have focused on advancing student learning and maximizing the individual potential of every student. My history of improving student learning outcomes through effective differentiation of instruction and adapting lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners is proven. I am skillful in managing diverse classroom environments and advancing student potential through positive and forward-thinking approaches. I have effective decision-making skills and an analytical approach to problem solving, as well as proficiency in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. I'm dedicated to promoting academic performance as well as fostering social skills, character development and parental involvement through relationship-building with students and their families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation
2004.08 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Planned and chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Attended professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Promoted explorations of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun nurturing settings and meet learning needs
Education
Master of Education -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL02.2011
Bachelor of Education: Elementary Education - Endorsement in Kindergarten
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12.2003
Skills
- Building relationships with students and families
- Lesson and activity planning
- Large and small group instruction
- Behavioral interventions and improvements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, View Sonic Smart Boards, Chromebooks, iPads
- Team collaboration and relationship building
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Technology integration
- Curriculum selection and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
Additional Information
* I was awarded the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education award in 2012.
*I was awarded 2023 McDonald's Outstanding Educator.
* I completed Orton Gillingham training.
* I completed Smekens Writing workshop training.
*I completed the workshop Relational-Based Discipline.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation
2004.08 - Current
Master of Education -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Education: Elementary Education - Endorsement in Kindergarten
University of Southern Indiana
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