Sarah Polda
Normandy Park,Washington
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Guest Teacher
Highline Public Schools
Burien, WA
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with individuals, small groups or entire class to teach content.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students' maturity and interests.
- Enforced student safety and supervision following daily and emergency procedures.
- Guided learning process to meet curriculum goals and objectives indicated in lesson plans.
Teacher, Sylvester Middle School
Highline Public Schools
Burien, WA
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education, French
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL01.1984
Skills
- Teacher Collaboration
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Online Teaching
- Diverse Student Populations
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Guest Teacher
Highline Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Teacher, Sylvester Middle School
Highline Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Education, French
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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