Sarah Jane Nolan
Rochester,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic elementary school teacher devoted to promoting engaging student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor teaching strategies accordingly, leading to higher student performance.
- Enhanced classroom management skills through consistent routines and clear expectations, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Mentored new educators as they navigated the challenges of their first years in the profession, contributing to a collaborative school culture.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing interactive teaching methods and hands-on learning activities.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Rochester Prep Elementary School
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Provides group literacy and math instruction to students that follows school guided curriculum and set lessons.
- Plans and organizes content area lessons for the week.
- Enters homework and behavior data in school-wide platforms.
- Establishes rules and enforces a behavior management program within the classroom setting.
- Meets with parents and guardians on a regular basis to discuss their child’s progress and areas of growth.
- Assesses students in literacy and math using various assessment tools and mediums.
- Uses data from daily lessons and assessment results to guide lesson instruction, routinely enters data into school trackers.
- Attends regular curriculum meetings and teaching professional development trainings.
Owner, General Manager & English Instructor
Face to Face Language Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assessed new students and designs language course based on their needs.
- Gave one-on-one and group lessons to help students obtain language targets.
- Created, organized and advertised new courses.
- Interviewed and hired all staff.
- Administered all income and cash flow, paid staff salaries and all other operating expenses.
EAL Teacher
Bromsgrove International School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assessed English language needs of primary-aged students and created personalized learning plans.
- Developed and amended department curriculum.
- Gave one-on-one and group interventions to help students obtain language targets.
- Combined school philosophies with personal skill set to deliver effective and engaging lessons.
- Provided support to teacher during classroom lessons and assisted students in accessing the material.
- Produced, filmed and edited primary news TV program.
- Ran and coordinated various clubs and extracurricular activities including Spanish, dance, gymnastics, roller-skating and basketball clubs.
EAL Teacher
Parklane International School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared and facilitated personalized language lessons to children who require additional English support, covered phonics, grammar and conversation.
- Provided support to students with language needs inside of the classroom as well as on a one-to-one basis.
- Helped students strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the material that had been taught in the classroom.
- Assists English language learners in English language classroom with accessing lesson content.
English Instructor
The Caledonian School
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Planned and prepared effective lessons for students with a wide range of language needs and abilities.
- Facilitated English classes one-on-one and in groups to adult students in companies as well as school age children.
- Provided lessons in multiple content areas including conversation, business English, general English and phonics.
Phonics Teacher
Promptmind Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided group instruction to children between the ages of 6 and 10.
- Combined play and interactive activities to teach phonics and phonetical awareness.
- Utilized play-based activities to develop language and vocabulary.
English Teacher
Benjamamarachitit School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Taught general English daily to high school age students in classes with up to 50 pupils at a time.
- Wrote weekly lesson plans along with following the strict curriculum set by the school.
- Planned and ran school English camps with other foreign staff.
Education
Master’s Degree - Elementary Education with Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
05.2022
NY State Teacher Certification - Grades 1-6
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Linguistics
Ashford University
01.2015
TEFL Certification - undefined
Island TEFL
01.2013
Completed courses in Advertising and Adobe Creative Suite
Academy of Art University San Francisco
01.2011
Associate’s Degree - International Business
Monroe Community College
01.2008
Skills
- Proficient in Google Classroom and other Google Workspace
- Knowledgeable of Apple computers and software apps, can create short films using iMovie
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
- Languages: Spanish - B2, Thai - B1
- Sports: Rollerskating and physical fitness, experience in dance and gymnastics
- Bangkok Roller Derby - Former League President and Manager
Timeline
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
02.2023 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Rochester Prep Elementary School
09.2020 - 02.2023
Owner, General Manager & English Instructor
Face to Face Language Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
EAL Teacher
Bromsgrove International School
01.2016 - 01.2018
EAL Teacher
Parklane International School
01.2015 - 01.2016
English Instructor
The Caledonian School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Phonics Teacher
Promptmind Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
English Teacher
Benjamamarachitit School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Applied Linguistics
Ashford University
TEFL Certification - undefined
Island TEFL
Completed courses in Advertising and Adobe Creative Suite
Academy of Art University San Francisco
Associate’s Degree - International Business
Monroe Community College
Master’s Degree - Elementary Education with Special Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
NY State Teacher Certification - Grades 1-6
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