Sarah Kelley
Lamar,SC
Summary
Innovative teacher bringing 13-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Highly qualified Science Teacher with 13 years of experience teaching middle school Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Darlington Middle School
08.2020 - Current
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
Elementary School Teacher
West Hartsville Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05.2005
Skills
- Course Materials Development
- Classroom Supervision
- Learning Strategies
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Online Instruction
- IEP Progress Tracking
- Core Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- New Teacher Training
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Classroom Technologies Integration
Certification
Gifted and Talented Certified
Teacher of the Year 2017-2018
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Darlington Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
West Hartsville Elementary
08.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Francis Marion University
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