Sarah Young
Mayfield Heights,OH
Summary
Accomplished Childcare Lead Teacher from The Children’s Center of First Baptist Church, adept in classroom organization and effective communication. Excelled in enhancing student comprehension and social-emotional development through innovative strategies, achieving significant improvements in classroom participation. Skilled in special needs support and fostering strong parent-teacher partnerships, demonstrating a commitment to fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
The Children’s Center of First Baptist Church
08.2017 - Current
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong home-school partnerships.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve instruction in the classroom.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
HS Diploma -
Mayfield High School
Cleveland, OH05.2017
Skills
Classroom Organization
Parent-Teacher Communication
Documentation And Reporting
Project-based learning
Special Needs Support
Outdoor Learning
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Child CPR and First Aid
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Organizational and Planning Skills
Organizational Skills
Creative Thinking
Effective Communication
Relationship Building
Play-Based Learning
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Certification
CDA
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
The Children’s Center of First Baptist Church
08.2017 - Current
HS Diploma -
Mayfield High School
CDA
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