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Sarah Strickland

Zebulon,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong track record in refining written content for clarity and coherence. Expertise in enhancing readability and ensuring grammatical accuracy across various text types. Proven ability to detect errors meticulously while maintaining consistent style and tone.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Caretaker for Elderly Parent

Self
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Resigned from full-time career to provide home care for father with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Delivered compassionate support to father following mother's passing, assisting with daily tasks.
  • Monitored father's health for diabetic symptoms and responded swiftly to changes.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with medical care team to ensure coordinated care.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all assigned service areas.

Elementary Education Teacher

Johnston County Public School System
08.2012 - 01.2023
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks for individual students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Interim Curriculum Resource Teacher

Wake County Public School System
01.2012 - 07.2012

Designed online training materials and tools for global instructor use.

  • Conducted research to align Math, Science, and Language Arts curricula with current trends.
  • Trained colleagues on applied behavior analysis to enhance instructional effectiveness.
  • Implemented adult learning principles in developing impactful instructional resources.
  • Collaborated with administrators to establish clear course objectives for improved outcomes.
  • Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing classroom management guidance.
  • Completed intensive leadership training to strengthen leadership capabilities.

Education Manager

Knowledge Universe Child Development Center
11.2009 - 12.2011
  • Designed and implemented educational programs and events for a newly innovated private preschool with a focus on organic learning and grassroots practices.
  • Recruited, hired, and supervised 18 teachers to teach in team pods
  • Developed teaching modules, rubrics, parent communication reports, and checklists that offered community stake holders an opportunity to collaborate and support daily school activity
  • Created recruitment fares for new hires
  • Created recruitment events for new clients including community gatherings, magazine spreads, book mobile services, parades, student performances, and on-site classes to build a thriving school
  • Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports for Head of School.
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees in classroom settings and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Wake County Public School System
04.2008 - 12.2009
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Designed and tested specific content lessons with a team of regular education teacher; using data collected and student mastery to guide and respond to students in all other classrooms.
  • Organized and implemented testing protocols and procedures based on the department of education guidelines

Education

Professional Certification - Proofreading And Copy Editing (Currently Pursuing)

NYU
New York, NY
12-2026

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Concentration in Learning Development

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

High School Diploma -

Douglas Byrd High School
Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Research and development expertise
  • Adaptability and quick learning
  • Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational abilities
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Instructional strategies

Personal Information

Title: Educator

Timeline

Caretaker for Elderly Parent

Self
01.2023 - 02.2025

Elementary Education Teacher

Johnston County Public School System
08.2012 - 01.2023

Interim Curriculum Resource Teacher

Wake County Public School System
01.2012 - 07.2012

Education Manager

Knowledge Universe Child Development Center
11.2009 - 12.2011

Curriculum Resource Teacher

Wake County Public School System
04.2008 - 12.2009

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Concentration in Learning Development

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

High School Diploma -

Douglas Byrd High School

Professional Certification - Proofreading And Copy Editing (Currently Pursuing)

NYU
Sarah Strickland