Sarah Brimlow
Haines City,Florida
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in intensive reading strategies and curriculum development. Proven ability to create inclusive and effective learning environments that fosters student learning and engagement to improve reading comprehension.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Reading Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in the intensive reading curriculum.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, promoting a structured and supportive learning atmosphere conducive to success in intensive reading coursework.
- Assessed individual student progress and tailored lesson plans to address specific needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction, offering targeted support for struggling readers.
- Developed customized literacy interventions, addressing the unique challenges faced by English language learners and students with special needs.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices, techniques, and resources to support their success in teaching intensive reading courses.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in noticeable improvements in students'' reading proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced reading skills across various subjects.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in the intensive reading curriculum.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, promoting a structured and supportive learning atmosphere conducive to success in intensive reading coursework.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in noticeable improvements in students'' reading proficiency levels.
- Employed innovative assessment tools such as digital portfolios and online quizzes to measure student progress accurately and efficiently over time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced reading skills across various subjects.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
08.1999 - 06.2015
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and strategies in the intensive reading curriculum.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse learning needs of students in the intensive reading program.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, promoting a structured and supportive learning atmosphere conducive to success in intensive reading coursework.
- Assessed individual student progress and tailored lesson plans to address specific needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction, offering targeted support for struggling readers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices, techniques, and resources to support their success in teaching intensive reading courses.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through interactive activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in noticeable improvements in students'' reading proficiency levels..
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Teaching Credits For Certification
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL01-2001
Middle School Teaching Credits For Certification
Warner
Lake Wales, FL01-2000
Teaching Credits For Cerficiation
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL01-2000
Teaching Credits
UCF
Tampa04-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Webber College
Babson Park, FL06-1992
Associate of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Webber College
Babson Park, FL08-1990
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, VT06-1987
Skills
- Phonics instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Reading intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Literacy strategies
- Assessment techniques
- Reading comprehension
Timeline
Intensive Reading Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher
Polk County School Board
07.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Polk County School Board
08.1999 - 06.2015
Teaching Credits For Certification
Polk State College
Middle School Teaching Credits For Certification
Warner
Teaching Credits For Cerficiation
Florida Southern College
Teaching Credits
UCF
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Webber College
Associate of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Webber College
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
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