Sarah LaForce
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in classroom management and parent communication across multiple grade levels. Focused on creating a positive learning environment that supports student well-being and academic success. Adaptable teaching methods effectively engage diverse learners. Prepared to collaborate with a team committed to educational improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Lead Teacher
The Bridges Academy
West Islip, New York
08.2025 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles while integrating educational technology to support learning objectives
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management, promoting student well-being and engagement
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices
- Communicated with families to support student progress and strengthen engagement
Long-Term Leave Replacement Substitute Teacher
The Bridges Academy
West Islip, New York
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Assumed full responsibility for classroom management and instructional delivery during long-term leave replacements in 2nd grade and nursery.
- Adapted swiftly to diverse grade levels, subjects, and classroom environments, ensuring seamless learning experiences.
- Established a reputation as a dependable and adaptable educator, earning trust from administration and staff.
- Assisted with administrative operations, school-wide coordination, and yearbook design and production.
UNH Child Study and Development Center Intern
University Of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging weekly lesson plans incorporating hands-on and outdoor learning experiences, using student interactions to assess and refine instruction
- Completed a culminating project analyzing children’s learning and development through self-directed play and guided instruction
- Developed parent communication through regular updates and newsletters to highlight classroom learning and foster community involvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of New Hampshire
NH05-2024
University of Seville
Seville SpainSkills
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom and behavior management
- Student assessment and feedback
- Technology integration in education
Research and Child Development Experience
- Participated in a longitudinal child development and temperament study (2005–2023), contributing to research on behavioral and developmental trends across childhood and adolescence
Timeline
First Grade Lead Teacher
The Bridges Academy
08.2025 - Current
Long-Term Leave Replacement Substitute Teacher
The Bridges Academy
09.2024 - 03.2025
UNH Child Study and Development Center Intern
University Of New Hampshire
09.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of New Hampshire
University of Seville