Sarah Maloney
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Lead Teacher experienced in early childhood education. Developed differentiated instruction strategies and effective parent-teacher communication that enhanced student engagement and success. Fostered inclusive classroom environments, resulting in measurable student growth and increased family involvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Middleburg Early Education Center
Middleburg Heights, Ohio
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address individual developmental needs.
- Mentored and trained junior teachers on classroom management strategies and educational best practices.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting social-emotional development among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Lead Teacher
Goddard School of Rocky River
Rocky River, Ohio
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Administrative Assistant
K2M Design
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2010 - 12.2016
- Managed scheduling and calendar organization for executives to optimize daily operations.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval and compliance.
- Coordinated office supplies procurement, reducing costs through vendor negotiations.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP support
- Collaborative teaching
- Child development strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior modeling
- Curriculum development
Certification
CPR Certified
Communicable Disease Certification
Child Abuse Certification
OCCRA CPL:5
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Middleburg Early Education Center
08.2022 - 05.2026
Lead Teacher
Goddard School of Rocky River
02.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
K2M Design
08.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Akron