Sarah Gann
Fort Smith ,AR
Summary
Goal minded paraprofessional with experience in substitute teaching and classroom management. I am currently working on my Masters of Art in Teaching and will be taking the Praxis exam and getting certified within the year. I am positive the skills I have gained at VIPKID, working as a paraprofessional, and substitute teaching will help me succeed in connecting with students. The skills I gained from working at the bank will help me with attention to detail and using a computer to input information. I am also a mother of two myself. My drive to do my best at anything I set out to do, makes me an ideal employee. Positive reviews from many parents of students over the years prove my excellent work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Van Buren Public Schools
Van Buren , AR
2024.01 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Paraprofessional
Lavaca Public Schools
Lavaca , Arkansas
2022.11 - 2024.01
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
Online English and Math Tutor
Tutor Gigs
Houston , TX
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Evaluated student needs to set lesson goals.
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
Beijing
2017.12 - 2021.10
- Used pre-selected lesson plans to instruct students in English conversation and grammar.
- Helped students from ages 3 to 12.
- Completed all scheduled teaching appointments and worked as many as 30 hours per week.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in grammar and reading comprehension.
- Evaluated students' comprehension of lessons through relevant test questions.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, AR2025-05
Bachelors Degree - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Teacher Support
- Online instruction
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Van Buren Public Schools
2024.01 - Current
Paraprofessional
Lavaca Public Schools
2022.11 - 2024.01
Online English and Math Tutor
Tutor Gigs
2022.01 - 2023.01
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
2017.12 - 2021.10
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Bachelors Degree - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Some College (No Degree) - Music Education
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
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