Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

Sarah Schultz

Buena Vista

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Rockbridge County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and program development. Skilled in leveraging classroom technology and alternative learning methods to enhance student engagement and foster critical thinking. Committed to building strong relationships that support diverse learning needs.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Preschool Teacher

St. Benginus Preschool
08.2003 - 06.2007
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.

Day Care Provider

Self-employeed
08.1998 - 08.2003
  • Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, promoting a structured and consistent schedule for children.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Administrative Assistant/Book

Adwin Realty Company
09.1994 - 05.1997
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Worked directly with the CFO and Director of Property Management.
  • Updated quarter end and year end financial reports.
  • Maintained accounts payable/receivable records.
  • Prepared invoices and requests for payment.
  • Word processing and spread sheet applications.

Loan Clerk

Wocaovia Bank
05.1994 - 09.1994
  • Reviewed rejected loan applications, questionable balance reports, Line of Credit (LOC) suspended lines reports, LOC CD secured lists.
  • Keyed LOC new lines and changes.

Fisheries Technician

Ichthyological Associates, Inc.
06.1993 - 06.1994
  • Collected instream flow data.
  • Collected and processed fish specimens, temperature date, substrate categorization.
  • Conducted stream bed surveying and fish habitat surveying.
  • Identified areas requiring additional conservation measures based on observed trends in fish abundance or distribution patterns.

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Forest Biology/Fisheries Biology

SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY
05-1993

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Classroom technology
  • Alternative learning methods
  • Program development
  • Technical proficiency

Timeline

Teacher

Rockbridge County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current

Preschool Teacher

St. Benginus Preschool
08.2003 - 06.2007

Day Care Provider

Self-employeed
08.1998 - 08.2003

Administrative Assistant/Book

Adwin Realty Company
09.1994 - 05.1997

Loan Clerk

Wocaovia Bank
05.1994 - 09.1994

Fisheries Technician

Ichthyological Associates, Inc.
06.1993 - 06.1994

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental And Forest Biology/Fisheries Biology

SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Sarah Schultz