SARAH LARGENT
Swansea,IL
Summary
Accomplished 4th Grade Math Teacher from Central School District #104, adept in technology integration and curriculum development. Excelled in creating data-driven and interactive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Demonstrated expertise in collaborative learning and effective classroom management, fostering inclusive education and cross-subject initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Math Teacher
Central School District #104
08.2022 - Current
- Developed a data-driven math curriculum and implemented personalized learning strategies to address diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, mentored struggling students, and maintained strong parent communication to support academic growth.
- Integrated interactive technology tools (Desmos, Amplify, PolyPad, EdPuzzle, XtraMath, Clever, NewsELA, ReadWorks, Google Classroom, MysteryScience, IXL) and gamification techniques (Blooket, Kahoot!, Quizizz, Prodigy, Boddle, SplashLearn, 99Math) are used to enhance student engagement and mathematical concept mastery.
- Tracked individual student progress through assessment data, adjusting teaching methods to optimize learning outcomes and achievement.
- Partnered with the grade-level team to align curriculum standards, share best practices, and develop cross-subject learning opportunities.
- Designed and implemented differentiated math instruction modules, combining traditional methods with digital tools to enhance student comprehension.
- Served on a committee to pilot, analyze, and present varying mathematics curricula to guide administration decisions.
- Provided adult professional development on assessment techniques, social-emotional learning resources, and curriculum implementation.
- 4th-grade math teacher with a strong focus on integrating technology and developing data-driven curricula to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Skilled in creating inclusive classroom environments, and employing personalized learning strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues to align curriculum standards, and foster cross-subject learning opportunities.
Education
Master's - Curriculum and Instruction
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville05.2022
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum development
- Assessment Design
- Data analysis
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Collaborative learning
- Professional Development
- Mathematics and Science Education
- Teaching diverse learners
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- Elementary Education License (1st-6th Grade)
- Middle School Math Endorsement (5th-8th Grade)
- Middle School Science Endorsement (5th-8th Grade)
- Flinn Scientific - Lab Safety Educator
Committees
- Illinois Council for Teaching Mathematics (ICTM)
- Math Leadership/Curriculum Committee
Area Of Expertise
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment Design
- Classroom Management
- Data Analysis
- Interactive Learning
- Problem Solving
- Collaborative Learning
- Professional Development
- Mathematics and Science Education
Timeline
4th Grade Math Teacher
Central School District #104
08.2022 - Current
Master's - Curriculum and Instruction
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University
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