Sarah Carnahan

Substitute taught for 3 school districts in grades kindergarten through 8th grade.

Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers and staff based on excellent and trusted performance.

I was in charge of grades kindergarten through fifth grade testing, planning and implementing reading curriculum, as well as teaching small reading intervention groups. All of my students made significant progress in their reading skills.

• Created and taught a preschool letter of the week class
• Created and taught a primary level book and art club.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

• Taught a kindergarten and first grade blended class.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

• Substitute taught in K-3 at Bend and Tumalo elementary schools.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

• Substitute taught in K-2 classrooms at The Dalles elementary schools.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

• Created and taught Preschool Program to 20 students
• Created and taught Kindergarten Extension Program to 30 students.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning, including creating the ABC Club with the principal of the elementary school.

• First Grade Teacher at Ponderosa Elementary.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

• Second Grade Teacher at Ponderosa Elementary.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
• Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

• First Grade Teacher at Bear Creek Elementary.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.