Sarah Smith Zeis
O'Fallon,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with a strong foundation in curriculum development, classroom leadership, and student engagement. Experienced in elementary instruction, instructional design, and academic leadership. Eager to advance in the field of education through graduate studies focused on curriculum innovation and educational equity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
O'Fallon C.C. District 90
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver instruction across K–8 classrooms, ensuring lesson continuity during teacher absences.
- Follow lesson plans with flexibility and classroom control, maintaining academic standards.
- Communicate effectively with staff and administrators to support student success.
5th Grade Teacher
O'Fallon C.C. District 90
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans across core subjects.
- Promoted social-emotional learning and built inclusive, student-centered classrooms.
- Served on the Social Studies Leadership Team, contributing to district-wide curriculum development.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication and fostered collaborative team environments.
Hiring Coordinator & Training Manager
PW Restaurants (1818 Chophouse)
09.2016 - 03.2023
- Spearheaded company-wide hiring and onboarding processes.
- Developed training materials and streamlined instructional programs for new hires.
- Promoted to this leadership role from Head Server due to strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Education
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University
04.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Educational Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Emotional Intelligence
- Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
O'Fallon C.C. District 90
09.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
O'Fallon C.C. District 90
06.2019 - 06.2021
Hiring Coordinator & Training Manager
PW Restaurants (1818 Chophouse)
09.2016 - 03.2023
B.A. - Interdisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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