Sarah DeWit
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, and student academic growth. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to meet student needs. Dedicated to promoting a positive, safe, learning environment to all students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2011 - Current
- Taught 3rd, 4th, and 2nd grades.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- 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.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Community Center
Sioux Falls Parks And Recreation
SIoux Falls, SD
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Managed over 20 children during community center hours.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2011
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Goal Oriented
- Flexible
- PBIS
- Organized
- Student Data Driven
- Technology
- Google Classroom
- Member of building leadership teams
- Infinite Campus
- Seesaw
- Zones of Regulation
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
08.2011 - Current
Community Center
Sioux Falls Parks And Recreation
05.2008 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Dakota
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