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Sarah Clarke

Elementary School Teacher
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Seeking a full time position as an Elementary School Teacher. I am currently working as a paraprofessional for the New York City Department of Education. I have recently received my license in childhood education grades 1-6. I am looking forward to continuing my work within the education field as an elementary school teacher. I have enjoyed working with children in various settings and helping enrich their educational careers as a mentor and educator. I am excited to continue on this enriching educational journey.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

NYC DOE- P.S. 10 Magnet School
Brooklyn, NY
01.2013 - Current
  • Working one-on-one to provide guidance and assistance to students with IEPs, BIPs and various disabilities, including physical.
  • Collaborating with teachers and paraprofessionals to accommodate students' needs in ICT, self-contained and general education classrooms from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
  • Work in small group instruction and enforce positive behavior support.
  • Assist teachers in management and educational activities in the classroom.

Paraprofessional

DOE Summer Rising Summer Program
PS 130 The Parkside
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.

Teacher/Substitute Teacher

NYC DOE Summer Program- P.S. 130 The Parkside
Brooklyn, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed my own classroom for grades K-4 as head teacher of the Extended School Year Summer Program and worked as a substitute teacher for Summer Rising Program in August, 2022.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives and created scaffold lessons to support students' needs.
  • Kept students on- task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Classroom Manager

NYC DOE- P.S. 10 Magnet School
Brooklyn, NY
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Working as a lead teacher and providing instruction to students through lessons and independent work under the instruction of the classroom teacher(s) in a substitute role.
  • Covering for teachers in Kindergarten to 5th grade due to absences, IEP meetings and other various situations.

PTA After School Group Leader

P.S. 10 Magnet School
Brooklyn, NY
12.2010 - 06.2014
  • Led elementary school students in extracurricular and physical activities, as well as assisted after school teachers during their lessons.
  • Provided students with homework assistance and academic enrichment.
  • Created an engaging and supportive environment and promoted positive interactions between students.

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY

July - August 2011, 2012, 2013 and July 2014

  • Provided counseling for Kindergarten and half- day Kindergarten groups ages 3 to 4. Assigned to assist multiple groups of campers up to age 12.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth and provided group leadership.
  • Provided assistance in various swim instruction at the pool for Kindercamp.
  • Collaborated and worked alongside other counselors and group managers.

Education

Master of Science - General Education Grades 1-6

Hunter College
New York, NY
09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2010

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Problem solving
  • Strong ability to work with others

Certification

  • Childhood General Education Grades 1-6 Initial Certificate
  • Teaching Assistant Level III

Timeline

Paraprofessional

DOE Summer Rising Summer Program
07.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher/Substitute Teacher

NYC DOE Summer Program- P.S. 130 The Parkside
07.2023 - 08.2023

Classroom Manager

NYC DOE- P.S. 10 Magnet School
10.2021 - 06.2022

Paraprofessional

NYC DOE- P.S. 10 Magnet School
01.2013 - Current

PTA After School Group Leader

P.S. 10 Magnet School
12.2010 - 06.2014

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Park Slope

Master of Science - General Education Grades 1-6

Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Marist College
Sarah ClarkeElementary School Teacher