Sarah Merkord Reed
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Seasoned educator with a rich background in elementary education. Excelled in differentiated instruction and behavior management, enhancing learning for diverse classrooms. Demonstrated leadership through curriculum planning and technology integration, significantly contributing to academic and emotional growth. Professional educator with strong foundation in early childhood education. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, fostering child development, and employing effective classroom management techniques. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability and positive outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, student assessment, and communication with parents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
William Perry Elementary School
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: I am currently a Kindergarten teacher in Waynesboro City Schools
- We currently use UFLI as our curriculum within Literacy, and I pull OG materials to aid in my small group learning
- I am a clinical faculty member with the MidValley Consortium
- I am currently a Kindergarten teacher in Waynesboro City Schools
- We currently use UFLI as our curriculum within Literacy, and I pull OG materials to aid in my small group learning
- I am a clinical faculty member with the MidValley Consortium
Kindergarten Teacher
Stone Spring Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2022
- I taught Kindergarten at Stone Spring Elementary
- I had 19 students who range within ability
- Within my classroom I have many students who have special needs, ESL students, and behaviors
- I worked closely to connect my curriculum with our special education teacher, my behavior specialist, and my ESL teacher
- Here I received OG training
Second Grade Teacher
Bessie Weller Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2020
- I taught Second grade at Bessie Weller Elementary School
- I had 16 students in my class
- My class has a wide variety of learners all with different needs which includes ELL and SPED
- I base my lessons off of the Virginia standards as well as our curriculum given by the city
Second Grade Teacher
W.W. Robinson Elementary School
07.2017 - 01.2019
- I taught Second grade at W.W
- Elementary School
- I had 18 students in my class
- We rotated our kids around based on level of academics so in a given day I taught up to 50 students
- These students range with abilities from gifted, below grade level, to on grade level
- I also worked with ELL and SPED students
- I based my lessons off of the Standards of Learning as well as the CIP set out by our county
First Grade Teacher
Woolwine Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- I taught First grade at Woolwine Elementary School
- I had 15 students in my class, 2 ESL, 1 with an IEP, and 1 that I put through child study
- I based my lessons off of the Standard of Learning as well as the CIP set out by the county
Camp Leader
Charlottesville Parks and Rec
06.2011 - 07.2016
- I was a Parks and Rec leader at a structured camp that took place every Summer and Winter
- I have worked with children pre-kindergarten through third grade providing a recreational summer/winter camp experience
- These camps took place in a school setting while taking them out on field trips to parks, pools, museums, and zoos
Substitute Teacher
Albemarle County Public Schools
04.2011 - 07.2016
- In 2011 I was a teaching assistant at Greer Elementary (EDEP) preschool-first grade
- Throughout my years substitute teaching, I was in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as needed
Education
Doctoral Degree - Ed. D in Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
12.2025
Masters - M.Ed emphasis in Special Education
Mary Baldwin College
05.2020
Undergrad - Liberal Arts within Education
Mary Baldwin College
05.2016
Student Teaching - Kindergarten
Agnor Hurt Elementary School
Charlottesville, Virginia04.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
- Teamwork
- Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Emotional Support
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
References
- Dawn Gayhart, dgayhart@harrsionburg.k12.va.us, (540) 574-1199
- Elaine Clark, jaczma@embarqmail.com, (434) 996-5428
- Jane Campbell, Janecampbell85@gmail.com, (540) 578-2479
Volunteer Experience
- Mary Baldwin College, Gateway Advisor, 08/01/14, 05/31/16, Mentored and assisted with transfer students integration into the MBC community.
- Mary Baldwin College, President Society, 01/01/14, 05/31/16
- Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline, Camp Counselor, 06/01/06, 07/31/12
- Greer Elementary School, Teaching Assistant, 01/01/11, Worked with a second grade math group, on basic math skills.
Certification
- Teacher's License - Virginia Board of Education.
- OG certified
- LETRS Certified
- Clinical Faculty for MidValley Consortium
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
William Perry Elementary School
06.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Stone Spring Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Bessie Weller Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2020
Second Grade Teacher
W.W. Robinson Elementary School
07.2017 - 01.2019
First Grade Teacher
Woolwine Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Camp Leader
Charlottesville Parks and Rec
06.2011 - 07.2016
Substitute Teacher
Albemarle County Public Schools
04.2011 - 07.2016
Masters - M.Ed emphasis in Special Education
Mary Baldwin College
Undergrad - Liberal Arts within Education
Mary Baldwin College
Student Teaching - Kindergarten
Agnor Hurt Elementary School
- Teacher's License - Virginia Board of Education.
- OG certified
- LETRS Certified
- Clinical Faculty for MidValley Consortium
Doctoral Degree - Ed. D in Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
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