Sarah Juretich
Linden,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, excelling in literacy support and relationship building. Expert in creative lesson planning and behavior management, I foster a love of learning while implementing effective instructional techniques. Committed to enhancing student achievement and promoting a positive classroom environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Flint, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provided emotional support for students who were struggling socially or academically.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Acted as the lower elementary representative on the district continuous improvement team, showcased school-wide goals at board meetings, and attended teacher training workshops to elevate professional competence.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Facilitated small groups for reading comprehension exercises or math practice activities.
- Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
Title I Reading Interventonist
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Flint, MI
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Oversaw small reading groups containing 2-3 students across first to third grades.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and discuss reading issues.
- Implemented LLI instructional techniques to accomplish intervention goals.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
Stay at Home Parent
Family Household
Grand Blanc, MI
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Flint, MI
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Flint, MI
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Supervised students on school grounds, field trips and during various school functions.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes and riddles.
- Prepared students for state required achievement assessments.
Education
Certificate - Phonics
Orton Gillingham
Online Training06-2024
Certificate - Math
Math Recovery
GISD 12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts Education
Baker College
Flint, MI05.2015
Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Program Assistance
- Testing Proficiency
- Literacy Support
- Motivating Students
- Relationship Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Creative lesson planning
- Instructional techniques
- Student records management
- Behavior management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Title I Reading Interventonist
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
10.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
09.2019 - 03.2020
Stay at Home Parent
Family Household
01.2018 - 10.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
09.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Language Arts Education
Baker College
Certificate - Phonics
Orton Gillingham
Certificate - Math
Math Recovery
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