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Sarah Harrison

Summary

I am a passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a 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 problem solving skills as well as social and learning skills.









Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Teacher

Washoe County School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional practices to target areas of weakness, resulting in increased student achievement across all subject areas.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, leading to significant improvements in their academic performance.
  • Designed engaging hands-on activities that encouraged problem-solving skills and critical thinking among students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using a variety of formative assessment tools, adjusting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
  • Coordinated extracurricular travel opportunities, fostering a sense of community within the school setting while encouraging personal growth among participants.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of interconnected subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent consequences when necessary, creating a positive learning environment for all students.

Office Manager

G.C. Construction & Woodworks Inc.
10.2006 - 01.2018
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.

Music Teacher

Tahoe Expedition Academy
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.

Ceramics Teacher

T Pot Pottery
10.2008 - 07.2011

Handbuilding and Wheel throwing instruction.

Kids and adult classes.

Kiln loading, unloading and firing.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.

Academic Advisor

Weber State University Student Services
08.2004 - 05.2005
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
  • Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

Education

Master of Science - Education

University Nevada Reno
05-2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
05-2006

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Special education
  • Project-based learning
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Diverse learners support
  • Educational research
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Critical thinking promotion
  • Parent-teacher communication

Timeline

Certified Teacher

Washoe County School District
08.2021 - Current

Music Teacher

Tahoe Expedition Academy
08.2011 - 06.2012

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
08.2009 - 06.2011

Ceramics Teacher

T Pot Pottery
10.2008 - 07.2011

Office Manager

G.C. Construction & Woodworks Inc.
10.2006 - 01.2018

Academic Advisor

Weber State University Student Services
08.2004 - 05.2005

Master of Science - Education

University Nevada Reno

Bachelor of Science - Education

Weber State University
Sarah Harrison