Sarah Brown

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

• Boosted student literacy levels by implementing a comprehensive reading program. (Sonday)
• Improved classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased on-task behavior from students.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

I worked in many different capacities within this district. I student taught in 5th grade math in this district. I was then hired as a 5th grade ELA TEACHER for 3 years, I taught a year library sabbatical position for the grades K-5th. I developed and taught a STEM specials class for grades K-5th for 1 year as well. I left this district to relocate to Indiana.

I worked with different social services agencies upon graduating from college. I worked with youth ages 12-21 providing different services. I provided crisis intervention services, family unification, counseling and case management to homeless, pregnant and parenting teen mothers.