Sarah Rice
Educator
Parker,CO
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in education and the non profit sector. Brings a talent for navigating challenges. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team and family success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Elbert County Coalition For Outreach, ECCO
Kiowa, Colorado
4 2022 - Current
- Build relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Schedule and train volunteers and individuals completing community service hours.
- Fulfill all retail clerk duties, including POS, sales, and inventory management.
- Bring awareness to the organization by creating social media posts and educating shoppers of the store's mission.
- Assist clients in crisis situations by identifying immediate needs and ascertaining how to best help them.
- Provide resources and guidance for those in need who do not qualify for assistance in the county.
- Provide emotional support and compassion for clients and victims who are struggling.
- Coordinate, pick up, price, and display donations.
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Frontier Elementary School
Parker, CO
06.2006 - 06.2014
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to tailor lesson plans for optimal student outcomes.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
4th Grade/Intermediate Literacy Teacher Leader
Jewell Elementary School
Aurora, CO
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on best practices in literacy instruction, contributing to overall staff growth in area of expertise.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on best practices in literacy instruction, contributing to overall staff growth in the area of expertise.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Strengthened writing abilities through the use of structured workshops and personalized feedback on assignments.
2nd Grade Teacher
Tollgate Elementary School
Aurora, Colorado
07.2002 - 06.2004
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Literacy
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 10.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 08.1997 - 12.2001
Skills
Curriculum Development
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Interpersonal Connections
Team Leadership
Identifying needs and next steps
Collaboration to achieve a common goal
Timeline
3rd/4th Grade Teacher
Frontier Elementary School
06.2006 - 06.2014
4th Grade/Intermediate Literacy Teacher Leader
Jewell Elementary School
06.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction: Literacy
Lesley University
10.2002 - 05.2004
2nd Grade Teacher
Tollgate Elementary School
07.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wyoming
08.1997 - 12.2001
Manager
Elbert County Coalition For Outreach, ECCO
4 2022 - Current
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