Sarah Leyland
Pasadena,MD
Summary
Eager aspiring teacher that is seeking a role as an elementary education educator with 3 years of classroom/school experience. I plan to teach, inspire, learn, and help students succeed in my classroom by creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lake Shore Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Extended Substitute
Riviera Beach Elementary School
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arose during the school year.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, making concepts more relatable and easier to understand for students.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Customer Service Representative
Geresbeck's Supermarket
2018.01 - 2021.09
- Implemented customer service policies and procedures for consistent performance standards.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Built positive rapport and relationships for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Office procedures (lottery operation, count and deposit money, opened the office)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.2022
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Pasadena, MD06.2018
Skills
- Activity management
- Motivational Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Plan Development
- IEP understanding
- Classroom Management
- SMART Technology
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Organizational abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
References
Mark McCalpin
Principle at Lake Shore Elementary School
mmccalpin@aacps.org
(410) 222-6465
Amy Field
Principle at Riviera Beach Elementary School
afield@aacps.org
(410) 222-6469
Lauren Frank
5th Grade Teacher at Riviera Beach Elementary School
lfrank@aacps.org
(410) 222-6469
Candace Ludwig
4th Grade Teacher at Riviera Beach Elementary School
cmludwig@aacps.org
(410) 222-6469
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Lake Shore Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
Extended Substitute
Riviera Beach Elementary School
2021.09 - 2023.06
Customer Service Representative
Geresbeck's Supermarket
2018.01 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Anne Arundel Community College
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
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