Sarah Lootens
Skaneateles,NY
Summary
Accomplished elementary teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Westhill Central School District
Syracuse, NY
07.2004 - Current
- Taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade and 4th grade at Cherry Road Elementary Schools, completing 2-3 report cards per year, holding Open House, Teacher Night and Parent/Teacher Conferences for 20-25 students per year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
3rd Grade Teacher
Weedsport Central School Dist
Weedsport, NY
02.2004 - 06.2004
- Successfully taught Third Graders for 5 months (maternity leave).
- Planed lessons according to district standards
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences and held Open House to show student growth
Substitute Teacher
Skaneateles Central School District
Skaneateles , NY
07.2003 - 02.2004
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and record keeping for 3 months.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fayetteville Manlius School District
Fayetteville, NY
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Established and built classroom community of fourth graders .
- Collaborated with fourth grade teachers to increase student learning and plan lessons.
- Met with Math Coach to implement and plan weekly Math lessons.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Kindergarten Teacher
Pleasantville Union Free School District
Pleasantville, NY
07.1998 - 06.2002
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
College of New Rochelle, The
New Rochelle, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY05.1997
Skills
- Common Core Standards
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Education/AIS Classrooms
- Responsive Classroom Training
- Distance Learning
- Positivity Project
- Hiring Committees
- Implemented EL Curriculum/Skills Block
- Smart Board Technology
- Ability to Be Flexible
- Drama Club Director
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Westhill Central School District
07.2004 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Weedsport Central School Dist
02.2004 - 06.2004
Substitute Teacher
Skaneateles Central School District
07.2003 - 02.2004
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Fayetteville Manlius School District
07.2002 - 06.2003
Kindergarten Teacher
Pleasantville Union Free School District
07.1998 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Reading Teacher Education
College of New Rochelle, The
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Cortland