Sarah Cole
Elementary Teacher
Kernville,CA
Summary
Seasoned teacher with proven experience producing lesson plans that balance education with fun. Natural leader skilled at organizing students and staff to see major events through and reach academic goals. Reliable mentor to students, fellow teachers, and parents. Deeply rooted in the community, and striving to maintain the best academic experience for students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Kernville Union School District
Kernville, CA
09.2003 - Current
- Taught grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
- Serve as student body advisor.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned, lead, and chaperoned field trips, including an overnight camp out, to encourage fun hands on learning experiences.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Lead Teacher
Kernville Union School District
Kernville, CA
06.2016 - Current
- Lead strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Lead implementation of district priorities and systems within grade level team.
- Attended specific trainings based on Marzano's research with the intent of properly running and training grade level team members in the practice of Professional Learning Communities.
- Communicate student data with administration.
- Work with district administrators to develop district goals, and assessment calendar
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods
Mentor Teacher
Kernville Union School District
Kernville, CA
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Served both intern and credentialed teachers
- Attended mandatory training at the county level.
- Met with new teachers 2-3 times per week, sometimes more based on need.
- Helped new teachers develop classroom management and behavior plans.
- Worked with new teachers to develop weekly lesson plans.
- Reviewed student data with new teachers in order to help them respond to data.
- Objectively observed new teacher classrooms and lesson delivery with the intent of rating the implementation of personal objectives set for themselves as part of their growth plan.
- Built personal relationships with new teachers in order to maintain a meaningful support system for them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA 09.2000 - 11.2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 08.1998 - 05.2000
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Kernville Union School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Kernville Union School District
06.2016 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Kernville Union School District
09.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
09.2000 - 11.2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
08.1998 - 05.2000
Similar Profiles
Amy MillerAmy Miller
Library Technician II at Kernville Union School DistrictLibrary Technician II at Kernville Union School District
Gloria NacuaGloria Nacua
School Psychologist at McFarland Unified School DistrictSchool Psychologist at McFarland Unified School District
AMBER MENDISAMBER MENDIS
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher at South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School5th Grade Elementary School Teacher at South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School
Ayanna SloanAyanna Sloan
Research Assistant at Social Justice InitiativeResearch Assistant at Social Justice Initiative
Douglas RothertDouglas Rothert
Owner/Operator Truck Driver at D&M DistributionOwner/Operator Truck Driver at D&M Distribution