Sarah West
Verona,WI
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
QuickBooks Accountant
Kindermusik With Debbie
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Handled monthly accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed monthly cash functions like account tracking and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed, and accrued expenses.
Americorps Member at Houghton Elementary School
Superior Americorps
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
BHK Child Development Board
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Advocated for patient needs by identifying available services.
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Provided ongoing case monitoring and evaluation to formulate and update care plans.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hale, Tawas, And Whittemore-Prescott Schools
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Development
Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA05.2009
Skills
- Creative Strategies
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Academic Testing
- Positive Student Engagement
- Individual Support
Timeline
Homeschool Educator
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
QuickBooks Accountant
Kindermusik With Debbie
11.2014 - 12.2015
Americorps Member at Houghton Elementary School
Superior Americorps
08.2012 - 06.2013
Early Head Start Home Visitor
BHK Child Development Board
01.2010 - 11.2011
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hale, Tawas, And Whittemore-Prescott Schools
09.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Child Development
Southern Virginia University
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