Sarah Greenwood
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NARKA,KS
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
USD 224 Clifton, Elementary School
Clyde, KS
08.2016 - Current
- 1 year Kindergarten, 5 years Second Grade,1 year First Grade
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Kindergarten and First Grade teacher
USD 106 Western Plains
Ransom, KS
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Taught both grades all day
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Head Cheer Coach
USD 106 Western Plains
Ransom, KS
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Taught range of sport-specific skills such as stunts with optimal safety standards.
- Organized fundraising for cheer activities and apparel.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for games.
Paraprofessional
Rawlins County Elementary School
Atwood, KS
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Construct modifications and adaptations for students who have autism, asperger’s, and learning disabilities
- Supervise and assist students of all grade levels in an after school program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sterling College
Skills
Experienced in using Smart Board, document cameras, and Apple iPadundefined
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
USD 224 Clifton, Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Kindergarten and First Grade teacher
USD 106 Western Plains
08.2014 - 05.2016
Head Cheer Coach
USD 106 Western Plains
08.2014 - 05.2016
Paraprofessional
Rawlins County Elementary School
12.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Sterling College
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