Sarah Frandsen
Glens Falls,NY
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing curriculum that covers a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Glens Falls City School District
09.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and colleagues to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Soccer and Lacrosse Coach
Glens Falls City School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated daily with players the expectations of playing a sport.
- Organized effective drills and practices
- Provided a practice and game schedule for student athletes.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Teachers Assistant RTI
Glens Falls City School District
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented RTI services to 1st-4th grade students.
- Supported 1st grade reading classroom with small group instruction.
- Communicated with colleagues to plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for students.
- Often asked to substitute teach for an unfilled position grade 1-4.
- Supervised recess for grades 1-4.
Assistant Chief Lifeguard
NYS DEC
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid, CPR and waterfront safety.
- Communicating expectations to lifeguard staff.
- Provide scheduling for the lifeguard staff.
- Manage the beach facility and staff.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Master of Science - Literacy
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
State University of New York (SUNY) College Oswego
Oswego, NY12.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Social Science And Humanities
Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY05.2017
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Technology Integration
Certification
- AVID and DASA training
- Safe Schools training
- Certified in CPR, First Aid and waterfront safety
Timeline
Teacher
Glens Falls City School District
09.2021 - Current
Soccer and Lacrosse Coach
Glens Falls City School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Teachers Assistant RTI
Glens Falls City School District
01.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Chief Lifeguard
NYS DEC
05.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Literacy
State University of New York At Albany
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
State University of New York (SUNY) College Oswego
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts Social Science And Humanities
Adirondack Community College
- AVID and DASA training
- Safe Schools training
- Certified in CPR, First Aid and waterfront safety
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