Sarah Parrish
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Seeking to expand knowledge and expertise in school administration. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher
Summit Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OKSome College (No Degree) - English Education
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OKMaster of Science - Leadership
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK12.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Technology Integration
Timeline
Teacher
Broken Arrow Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
Summit Christian Academy
08.2007 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Leadership
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Northeastern State University
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