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Sarah Lafon

Sarah Lafon

Willis

Summary

Dedicated teacher with demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning. Manages diverse classroom, assessing student progress and developing positive relationships with students and parents.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Princeton ISD
05.2022 - Current
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Consistently maintained high expectations for both academics and behavior, resulting in a culture of excellence within the classroom community.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research-based practices.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning experiences, fostering a holistic educational environment.
  • Assisted in the organization of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' overall educational experience and promoted healthy lifestyles.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events, enhancing the home-school connection.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and instructional practices.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.

Kindergarten Teacher

Princeton ISD
08.2010 - 05.2022


  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
  • Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.

Kindergarten Teacher

Collinsville ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2007

High School Diploma -

Princeton High School
Princeton, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Emotional Support
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Student Engagement and Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational and Planning Skills

Timeline

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Princeton ISD
05.2022 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Princeton ISD
08.2010 - 05.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Collinsville ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University North Texas

High School Diploma -

Princeton High School

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