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Sarah Luttrell-Smith

Jenks,OK

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early childhood education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with a positive mindset.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Jenks Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
  • Enhance student's learning by using differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication and volunteering opportunities, leading to increased parental involvement in their child's education.
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning. I am currently part of the IB, International Baccalaureate, program.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Served as team lead sharing important information with colleagues from administrators, planning field trips, working with IB coordinator, teaching and learning specialist, and title 1 reading specialist to aid in planning curriculum for the site and grade level.

Education

Bachelor of Human Development And Family Science - Early Childhood Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2000

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Differentiated Learning
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development
  • Adaptability
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Team Teaching-Multiage Classroom

Accomplishments

  • Earned Jenks Central Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2003-04.
  • Earned Vision of Excellence Award in 2017.

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Jenks Public Schools
08.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Human Development And Family Science - Early Childhood Education

Oklahoma State University
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