Sarah Klosterman
Montverde,FL
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Teaching in the classroom with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
East Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
- Run a preschool within the high school.
- Support student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization to obtain their National Child Development Associate (CDA).
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advise and counsel students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Director
Collina Kids Academy
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for the childcare operations.
- Developed schedules for staff.
- Assisted in payroll management.
- Assisted in the interviewing for hiring and exiting staff for the childcare center.
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
07.2001 - 08.2006
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2006
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, FL05.2004
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Groveland, FL05.2001
Skills
- Advocacy
- Classroom Management
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Child Development
- Community Involvement
- Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
- PreK/K/Primary Certification
- Elementary Education Certification
- Exceptional Student Education Certification
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsed
- National Child Development Associate (CDA)
Additional Information
Community involvement as a board member for the Central Florida Dreamplex. Dreamplex provides therapy and recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities.
Timeline
Teacher
East Ridge High School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Pine Ridge Elementary School
08.2011 - 08.2018
Director
Collina Kids Academy
08.2006 - 08.2011
Preschool Teacher
Kids R Kids
07.2001 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Lake Sumter State College
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
- PreK/K/Primary Certification
- Elementary Education Certification
- Exceptional Student Education Certification
- English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsed
- National Child Development Associate (CDA)
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