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Sarah Summers

Broadview Heights,OH

Summary

Kindergarten teacher with 10 years of experience, along with 1 year of preschool experience. Dedicated to the social-emotional and academic growth of each student. Seeking a career in an educational setting that fosters children's independence and creativity.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Montessori Teacher

South Suburban Montessori School
08.2023 - Current
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining beauty and cleanliness of classroom materials to implement lessons; adapt materials and information to the actual learners; and assure freedom of choice.
  • Improve classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Support and reinforce work of Guide by discussing which child may need redirection, new lessons, and other assistance.

PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER

Brecksville Cooperative Preschool
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Created and implemented play-based lesson plans centered around children's interests and teacher goals
  • Worked cooperatively with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of each student
  • Involved parents through daily volunteer opportunities, center events, and conferences
  • Set up and organized classrooms that encouraged children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Kent City School District
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plans for each student
  • Worked to create a positive rapport with students and families in a diverse community through open-ended communication
  • Attended professional development to increase S.T.E.A.M based activities school-wide and collaborated with colleagues to promote these activities in the classroom
  • Utilized ESGI software to assess and track student growth.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Ravenna City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Taught in an all Kindergarten building and led school-wide professional development
  • Established a positive behavior management system based on building relationships, consistent expectations, and logical consequences
  • Used multi-sensory approaches to teach phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Most students entered first grade the following year as independent readers.

TODDLER TEACHER

Akron Summit Community Action
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Supported students and families by providing resources to create the most successful home and learning environment for their child
  • Promoted academic, social, and physical development for children 18 months to 3 years of age
  • Planned frequently occurring family events in the classroom to encourage parent involvement.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2021

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

Kent State University
Kent, OH
01.2009

Certification

  • Communicable Disease
  • Recognizing Child Abuse
  • First Aide/CPR
  • Wit and Wisdom (Great Minds)
  • Bridges in Mathematics
  • Fundations (Wilson's Language Training)

Timeline

Assistant Montessori Teacher

South Suburban Montessori School
08.2023 - Current

PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER

Brecksville Cooperative Preschool
09.2022 - 05.2023

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Ravenna City School District
01.2014 - 01.2015

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Kent City School District
01.2012 - 06.2022

TODDLER TEACHER

Akron Summit Community Action
01.2010 - 01.2012

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES -

Walden University

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -

Kent State University

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