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Sarah Mecum

San Antonio

Summary

Early childhood education professional with over six years of experience and a Master’s in Mass Communication. Skilled in creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that support diverse learning styles and student needs. Known for fostering collaborative classroom environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring abilities as a former team lead and instructional leadership team member. Reliable, flexible, and highly organized, with excellent communication skills to support both students and colleagues.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

School of Science and Technology
07.2020 - Current
  • Dedicated Kindergarten teacher with six years of experience creating safe, engaging, and growth-focused classroom environments.
  • Designs hands-on, differentiated lessons aligned with TEKS and HMH curriculum to support early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
  • Previously served as Team Lead and member of the Instructional Leadership Team, collaborating with administrators to improve instruction.
  • Led planning meetings, mentored new teachers, and contributed to professional development.
  • Skilled in communication, data analysis, and team building.

Substitute Teacher

School of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed classrooms from Pre-K to 6th grade, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Followed teacher lesson plans and maintained instructional continuity.
  • Built rapport with students and staff while supporting student learning and school culture.

Research Assistant

Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Entered verified clinical data into medical software systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Developed and maintained a database for research patient records.
  • Screened potential participants and scheduled research appointments.
  • Trained and onboarded a new team member.

Social Media Intern

American Diabetes Association
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Designed and posted original social media content, videos, and blog entries.
  • Tracked engagement metrics and assessed platform impact.
  • Assisted with planning events including the American Diabetes Expo.

Public Relations Intern

Aramco
07.2013 - 09.2013
  • Designed a new recruiting brochure and internal communication templates.
  • Photographed employees for use in internal publications and presentations.

Education

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

Texas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

American University of Sharjah

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Educational Leadership
  • Research & Data Analysis
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development

Certification

Texas Educator Certificate

  • Core Subjects EC–6: Certified to teach core academic subjects including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies from Early Childhood through 6th grade.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental: Authorized to provide targeted language support and instruction to English Learners across all content areas.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

School of Science and Technology
07.2020 - Current

Substitute Teacher

School of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 03.2020

Research Assistant

Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas
10.2014 - 01.2015

Social Media Intern

American Diabetes Association
05.2014 - 08.2014

Public Relations Intern

Aramco
07.2013 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

American University of Sharjah

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

Texas State University