Sarah Rankow
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Experience and compassionate educator with 13 years of elementary teaching experience, dedicated to creating engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, collaboration with teachers, and families, and supporting students with diverse needs. Seeking a teacher assistant position where I can provide meaningful one on one and small group support, build strong relationships with students, and contribute to a collaborative school team while continuing to make a positive impact on children's academic and social emotional growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
, FL
08.2016 - 09.2023
- Built positive relationships with students, families, and staff to enhance classroom environment.
- Resolved concerns and conflicts with patience and effective communication.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals, enhancing daily operations.
- Managed multiple priorities in fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
- Organized materials, supplies, and classroom inventory efficiently.
- Maintained a welcome, clean, and organized environment.
Art Teacher
V.R. Eaton High Scool
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Selected as founding teacher for new campus, developing school culture, procedures, and instructional systems to establish a strong foundation.
- Designed and delivered rigorous, standards-based visual arts curriculum for grades 9-12, incorporating drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media techniques
- Cultivated positive, inclusive studio culture that fosters risk-taking, creativity, and respect for diverse perspectives among students.
- Integrated college-preparatory skills including portfolio development, peer feedback, critique analysis, and exhibition opportunities to enhance students' artistic growth.
Art Teacher
Northwest High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught foundational and advanced concepts including elements of art, principles of design, composition, and color theory
- Customized instruction for diverse learners, facilitating personalized artistic development and enhancing student confidence
- Developed classroom management systems that ensured safe and effective use of art materials, promoting a positive learning environment
- Organized art shows and created campus displays to foster community engagement and celebrate student creativity
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Teacher Certification
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05-2012
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Dependability and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Lesson planning
- curriculum development
- community engagement
- conflict resolution
Certification
Sate of Florida Department of Education
Valid Period: 07/2016-06/2031
- Professional, Elementary Education K-6
- Professional, Art
- Professional, English for Speakers of Other Languages
*Would consider ESE certification, if necessary for position(s) of interest*
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2016 - 09.2023
Art Teacher
V.R. Eaton High Scool
08.2015 - 06.2016
Art Teacher
Northwest High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Teacher Certification
Midwestern State University