Sarah Morrow
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with over 20 years in the field, looking to transition into a remote educator role. Skilled in utilizing creativity and extensive teaching experience to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for students. Seeking to apply innovative teaching methods and technology to promote academic growth in a virtual learning setting. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Teacher
Independent
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Increased student engagement by designing interactive lessons that incorporated visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting instructional materials to address diverse learning styles.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment where all individuals felt supported and valued.
- Promoted critical thinking skills in students through regular practice of problem-solving exercises and analytical discussions during class time.
- Assessed student performance using both formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly to optimize progress.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips or guest speakers that supplemented coursework while providing unique learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Strengthened connections between course material and everyday life experiences, helping students relate concepts more closely to their own lives for increased relevance.
- Enhanced communication skills among students by incorporating group activities and peer feedback sessions in lesson plans.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
2nd Grade Teacher / Team Leader
Leon Springs Elementary (LSE) – Northside ISD
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Leadership Team Committee member for 7+ years
- 2nd Grade Team Leader 7+ years
- 2nd Grade Collaborative Teacher for 5 years
- Kinder-5th Grade Student Leadership Facilitator
- Created, implemented and adapted engaging lesson plans for a classroom of 20+ students daily
- Fostered curiosity and interest through student led hands-on activities
- Built life-long relationships with students, parents and co-workers
- Trained 4 student teachers in classroom management and lesson design/implementation during their student teaching semesters at UTSA
Pre-K Teacher
Trinity United Methodist School
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Designed and piloted the first all-day Pre-K program
Split 2nd/3rd grade Teacher
Elk Plain School of Choice – Bethel ISD
01.2000 - 01.2001
5th Grade Teacher & 1st Grade Teacher
Smithville Primary School – Smithville SD
01.1996 - 01.2000
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of MO, Kansas City
Kansas City, MO01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Northwest MO State University
MO01.1995
Skills
- Organization
- Instructional strategies
- Motivation techniques
- Feedback provision
- Collaboration
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
Awards
LSE Educator of the Year 2017
About
I believe education is all about building connections. The first, and most important connection needs to be between the teacher and the student. Students also need to feel connected to what they are learning so they know how to apply it in real life. When learning is fun and engaging students will connect and thrive.
Timeline
Private Teacher
Independent
08.2020 - 06.2024
2nd Grade Teacher / Team Leader
Leon Springs Elementary (LSE) – Northside ISD
01.2011 - 01.2020
Pre-K Teacher
Trinity United Methodist School
01.2007 - 01.2009
Split 2nd/3rd grade Teacher
Elk Plain School of Choice – Bethel ISD
01.2000 - 01.2001
5th Grade Teacher & 1st Grade Teacher
Smithville Primary School – Smithville SD
01.1996 - 01.2000
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
University of MO, Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Northwest MO State University
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