Sarah Green
Summary
Experienced Preschool and Private Pre-K Lead Teacher with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a CDA credential. Expertise in developing play-based curricula, fostering positive behavior, and preparing children for kindergarten. Certified in CPR/First Aid, Health & Safety, and Mandated Reporter standards, ensuring compliance and student well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Eleven Academy
Atlanta
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging learning activities, including storytelling, songs, games, and creative play, to promote cognitive and social development.
- Supported children in reaching developmental milestones through tailored activities and encouragement.
- Monitored children’s developmental progress, providing parents with regular updates to enhance engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to implement engaging lesson plans.
- Managed classroom activities, including lessons, playtime, meals, and rest periods.
- Encouraged social interaction and positive peer relationships.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
ABC Learning Academy
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Established positive relationships with students by providing individualized attention and support, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
- Developed creative lesson plans involving art, music, dramatic play, and outdoor exploration.
- Taught life skills, including toileting, dressing, and healthy eating habits.
- Built positive relationships with students through individualized attention and support.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining safety standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning and classroom projects.
- Facilitated parent involvement in classroom activities, enhancing children's educational development and community engagement.
- Documented student growth and progress to inform instructional strategies and support individualized learning plans.
- Participated in professional development related to early childhood education.
Learning Support Assistant
Tutors
Atlanta
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Developed detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests to inform instructional strategies.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and materials tailored to the needs of individual learners.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning a positive learning environment.
- Coordinated activities that promoted physical, mental, and social development, enhancing overall student engagement and well-being.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Developed strategies to help motivate students to reach their goals.
- Intervened during conflicts between students to ensure safety and resolve issues.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Built strong relationships with families of students in Learning Support Department, fostering collaboration and support for student progress.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cedars Preschool
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
- Track children's progress and report to parents
- Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement engaging lesson plans that meet preschool learning objectives
- Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
- Facilitated activities such as songs, games, and storytelling to enhance children's creativity and cognitive development
- Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers ll
Atlanta
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Promoted positive relationships between students by providing individual attention.
- Taught basic life skills such as toileting, dressing, eating habits.
- Ensured safety during indoor and outdoor playground activities by supervising and enforcing safety standards.
- Developed age appropriate lesson plans that incorporate creative activities such as art, music, dramatic play and outdoor exploration.
- Fostered an environment that encourages creativity while maintaining an orderly atmosphere.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playground activities ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Collaborated with colleagues on classroom projects or initiatives related to curriculum design or assessment practices.
- Responded promptly to parent inquiries regarding their child's well-being or academic progress.
- Increased parent involvement in education by facilitating participation in class activities and organizing volunteer opportunities.
Floater Teacher
Little Learning center
Atlanta
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained safe, engaging environment that supported student learning and social development.
- Established calm, disciplined classroom that enhanced student focus and participation.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Evaluated student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities among groups of students.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities that promoted teamwork and peer interaction.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development sessions.
Education
Early Education -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.2026 - 05.2026
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Development
- Curriculum planning
- Child Supervision & Safety
- Behavior management
- Readiness preparation
- Classroom Organization
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Learning Support
- Social & Emotional Development
- Play-Based Learning
- Creative Learning Activities
- Child assessment
- Behavior Guidance Strategies
- Indoor & Outdoor Activity Supervision
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Early Education -
Georgia State University
01.2026 - 05.2026
Lead Preschool Teacher
Eleven Academy
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
ABC Learning Academy
02.2023 - 09.2024
Learning Support Assistant
Tutors
01.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Cedars Preschool
06.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers ll
01.2018 - 12.2019
Floater Teacher
Little Learning center
03.2017 - 08.2019