Sarah Stevens
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 3 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Experienced in creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Focused on improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Taft City School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Fruitvale School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher
Rosedale School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
05-2024
Credential - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
CSUB
12-2021
Skills
- Hands-on activities
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
- Interactive learning
- Literacy development
- Positive reinforcement
- Peer collaboration
Personal Information
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Taft City School District
08.2022 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Fruitvale School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
Rosedale School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Credential - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching
CSUB
Master of Arts - Teaching
Point Loma Nazarene University
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