Sarah Glover
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator of adult learners with over 25 years of experience fostering a positive, motivating, and productive learning environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Instructor
Glendale Union High School District
07.2001 - Current
- Developed at level course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Dual Enrollment Instructor
Glendale Community College
08.2016 - Current
- Adapted teaching techniques to meet the needs of (the majority) non-traditional adult learners with full-time jobs and family responsibilities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, United States05.1998
Skills
- Motivating students
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Student Centered
- Goal Setting and Implementation
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Cooperative Learning Trained
Accomplishments
- Created collaborative classroom experience through group assignments that require active participation from co-presenters and listeners.
- Maintained and improved teaching resource website for easier sharing of creative course materials.
- Attended multiple professional development workshops to develop and improve teaching techniques, communication and and collaboration skills.
Team Building and Leadership
Timeline
Dual Enrollment Instructor
Glendale Community College
08.2016 - Current
Spanish Instructor
Glendale Union High School District
07.2001 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Northern Arizona University
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