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Sarah Floyd

Davenport,United States

Summary

  • Organized and Dependable: Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Character-Focused: Focus on helping students reach full potential by preventing and controlling disruptive behaviors. I encourage students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies.
  • Systems of Support: Focus on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of Students

Wendell Watson Elementary
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
  • Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
  • Promoted a positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Provided leadership in crisis management situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.

Teacher: Civics

Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • 2021-2023: Civics EOC Pass Rate 90 Percent
  • 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.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Teacher: U.S. History

Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (LEAD Program)

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
07.2027

Masters in Educational Leadership -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2022

Level 1 Education Leadership Certification -

FELE Subtests Passed
06.2022

Teacher Certification - Educator's Preparation Institute Program

Polk State College
Winter Haven
04.2017

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2014

Skills

  • Parental Communication
  • Student Engagement
  • Crisis Management
  • Student Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Design
  • Multi-tiered Support Systems
  • Student Assessment
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Completed Aspiring Leaders Program May 2024: AP Pool Applicant and Eligible for AP Position Currently
  • FELE with Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification (06/2022)
  • Rated Highly Effective as a Teacher (08/2021 - Present)

Languages

Turkish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dean of Students

Wendell Watson Elementary
07.2024 - Current

Teacher: Civics

Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
08.2021 - 07.2024

Teacher: U.S. History

Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
08.2017 - 08.2021

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (LEAD Program)

University of Florida

Masters in Educational Leadership -

University of Florida

Level 1 Education Leadership Certification -

FELE Subtests Passed

Teacher Certification - Educator's Preparation Institute Program

Polk State College

University of South Florida
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