Sarah Goodman
Orlando
Summary
Excelled in educational leadership and creativity, enhancing student achievement through strategic planning and innovative program development. Skilled in people management and problem-solving, significantly contributed to school-wide initiatives and professional development, embodying a commitment to excellence. Developed key skills in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment, ready to transition into a new field.
Focused on leveraging these transferrable skills to make a meaningful impact in a new professional setting.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Public Schools Career And Technical Education
10.2023 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
VPK Lead Teacher and VPK Director
Orange County Preparatory Academy
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Worked with State regulations and welfare.
After School Elementary School Director
Ymca Of Central Florida
08.2011 - 03.2020
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each counselor's responsibilities.
- Collaborated with YMCA leadership to secure funding for afterschool projects and technology upgrades.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide students with learning opportunities and real-world experiences.
- Developed comprehensive support services for at-risk and low-income students, coordinating scholarship programs to help families and children.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by implementing comprehensive safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
- Oversaw budget and payments using Salesforce, marketing, and curriculum development for afterschool
- operations.
- Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize after-school programs and summer camps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdiscinplinary of General Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2022
Skills
- Strategic planning
- People management
- Problem-solving skills
- Key decision making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Educational leadership
- Creativity and innovation
Accomplishments
- Achieved four self-published contemporary romance books by writing, editing, and creating stories. Books were published in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Orange County Public Schools Career And Technical Education
10.2023 - Current
VPK Lead Teacher and VPK Director
Orange County Preparatory Academy
08.2020 - 10.2023
After School Elementary School Director
Ymca Of Central Florida
08.2011 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdiscinplinary of General Studies
University of Central Florida
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