Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Sarah Curtin

Sarah Curtin

HAVERTOWN,PA

Summary

Dynamic Lead Pre-K Teacher from The Children's Ark at St. Georges, adept in creative teaching strategies and classroom management. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pre-K Teacher

The Children's Ark at St. Georges
10.2018 - Current
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
  • Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher student interest and participation levels.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted early literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate reading materials and incorporating phonics instruction into daily lessons.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in the schedule each day.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, improving self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, adapting instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.

Education

Master of Science - Multicultural Education

Eastern University
Wayne, PA
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Eastern University
Wayne, PA
06.2023

Skills

  • Child Supervision
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Creative Teaching Strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Progress Reporting
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Social Skills Development
  • Lesson Planning

Affiliations

  • Keystone Stars
  • PEDC

Certification

  • PA Teacher Certification: Pre-K through Grade 4

Timeline

Lead Pre-K Teacher

The Children's Ark at St. Georges
10.2018 - Current

Master of Science - Multicultural Education

Eastern University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Eastern University
Sarah Curtin