SARAH GASCON
Mechanicsville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong attention to detail with a positive and upbeat mentality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Director/ Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower School
Great Mills
08.2022 - Current
- Assists in the recruitment, hiring and training of primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Partners with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Works with state licensing representatives to meet all requirements including staff training requirements
- Creates and implement's developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborates with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Purchases all food for the program and creates monthly menus
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
Mechanicsville
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Director/ Preschool Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
Mechanicsville
07.2015 - 06.2022
- Worked with local MD State officials to meet all licensing requirements
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Wrote grants to fund needed materials for classroom
- Helped develop company policy and procedures
- Led district wide professional development course
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
Middle School Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
Mechanicsville
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Attended variety of professional development workshops
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
Senior Staff/Group Leader
Superstar Learning Center
Charlotte Hall
04.2004 - 07.2012
- Supervised children aged infant to 12 years
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Prepared facilities for health agency inspections and operational audits.
- Assisted with tuition collection and deposit
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01.2008
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School
Morganza, MD06.2004
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Proficient in Google Suites and Microsoft Office
- Employee training and development
- Data collection and evaluation
- Works with local state licensing organizations
Certification
- Certified Teacher, State of Maryland - Current
Timeline
Early Childhood Director/ Kindergarten Teacher
Little Flower School
08.2022 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
04.2022 - 06.2022
Director/ Preschool Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
07.2015 - 06.2022
Middle School Teacher
Mother Catherine Academy
07.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Staff/Group Leader
Superstar Learning Center
04.2004 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School
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