Sarah Ziegenfelder
Springville
Summary
Offering compassionate and patient demeanor, ideal for nurturing young minds in educational setting, and eager to learn and grow in this role. Brings understanding of child development and effective communication techniques, combined with skills in lesson planning and classroom organization. Ready to use and develop skills in early childhood education and child engagement in a Teaching role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Ivy Hall Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Guided Reading Specialist
American Heritage School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives aimed at improving achievement for all students.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Kindergarten Teacher
American Heritage School
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Paraprofessional / Life Skills Instructor
Alpine School District
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
Youngevity
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Developed comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new employees, accelerating their integration into the team environment.
- Established effective communication channels, fostering strong relationships between team members and departments.
- Streamlined operations processes for increased efficiency and enhanced customer experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2014
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Behavior management
- Classroom instruction
- Documentation and record keeping
- Early reading
Certification
- Spalding Education International’s Reading Foundations Certificate
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Ivy Hall Academy
08.2024 - Current
Guided Reading Specialist
American Heritage School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
American Heritage School
01.2021 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional / Life Skills Instructor
Alpine School District
08.2020 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
08.2016 - 05.2020
Operations Manager, Customer Experience
Youngevity
04.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Brigham Young University
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