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Sarah Huizenga

Burkburnett

Summary

High-energy Teacher with solid background educating students. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Burkburnett ISD
06.2020 - Current
  • Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.
  • Knowledge of instructional methods and design at a practical level to maintain subject matter experience.
  • Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
  • Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks
  • Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes
  • Aligned lessons with state standards and benchmarks
  • Created a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students
  • Integrated cross-curricular connections to enhance learning opportunities.

Human Resources Assistant

Wichita Falls ISD
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure
  • Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process
  • Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process
  • Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork
  • Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events
  • Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues
  • Initialized background checks for potential new hires
  • Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health
  • Organized and attended hiring events and participated in job fairs to network with potential candidates
  • Created and maintained internal job descriptions and postings to accurately reflect roles
  • Guided employees through automated self-service platform for real-time attendance tracking and queries
  • Partnered with HR on creative strategies for talent acquisition processes and procedures while researching market trends
  • Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for open positions
  • Managed employee relations issues including grievances, complaints, and disputes as needed
  • Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures
  • Developed and implemented effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
  • Assisted with the development of training programs for staff members
  • Participated in job fairs and other recruitment events to source potential candidates
  • Assisted in developing training programs for staff members.

Doctor's Office Assistant

Doctor Morgan Moore
06.2014 - 06.2018
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing mail including faxes and emails
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing, scanning documents into EMR system, data entry
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education

Master of Science in Family And Child Counseling -

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Science in Human Services - undefined

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Quizzes, tests, and exams
  • [State] Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Education endorsement
  • Public Speaking
  • Behavior Management
  • Project-based learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student evaluations
  • Performance Assessments
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Effective listening
  • Subject matter expertise
  • ESOL Certified

Timeline

Teacher

Burkburnett ISD
06.2020 - Current

Human Resources Assistant

Wichita Falls ISD
06.2018 - 06.2020

Doctor's Office Assistant

Doctor Morgan Moore
06.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science in Human Services - undefined

Midwestern State University

Master of Science in Family And Child Counseling -

Midwestern State University

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