Sara Jane Loveday
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Dynamic kindergarten teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and effective parent communication. Focused on promoting social-emotional development and tailored student growth strategies. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments that support diverse learning needs. Dedicated educator with strong classroom management and lesson planning skills. Committed to fostering social-emotional learning and enhancing parent-teacher communication to support student development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Jonesboro Kindergarten Center
Jonesboro, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Assessed developmental needs of each child continuously, tailoring instruction to foster individual growth.
- Coordinated activities that encouraged social and emotional development among children.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs, improving support and communication.
- Attended professional development workshops to integrate current educational trends into classroom practices.
First Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Chrurch
Jonesboro, AR
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, enhancing student participation.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with parents to monitor student progress and address concerns, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitated group projects to encourage teamwork and social skills development.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily lessons and activities.
- Facilitated meaningful dialogue with families from diverse cultural backgrounds to promote understanding of children's educational experiences.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
Reading Interventionist
Jonesboro Public Schools
Jonesboro, AR
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Implemented targeted interventions to enhance reading skills.
- Analyzed student data to continuously refine instructional approaches, tailoring interventions to individual needs.
- Led small group sessions to enhance comprehension and fluency skills.
- Interpreted assessment data to identify and implement effective intervention methods for students.
- Developed individualized reading plans for struggling students.
- Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
Kindergaarten Teacher
West Plains Elementary
West Plains , MO
08.2004 - 05.2012
- Fostered positive classroom environment, encouraging exploration and creativity among students, leading to increased engagement.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational activities promoting social and emotional development, supporting overall student growth.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages, enhancing student participation.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address individual needs.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro AR 05-2002
Masters of Eduacation in Administratiion
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12-2010
Reading Intervention Program
The Sonday System
Jonesboro08-2003
The Science of Reading/Connections
The APPLE Groupf
Jonesboro, ME06-2016
The Science of Reading
R.I.S.E
Jonesboro, AR06-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Highly energized
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Student remediation
- Collaborative learning
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Jonesboro Kindergarten Center
08.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Chrurch
08.2014 - 05.2022
Reading Interventionist
Jonesboro Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2014
Kindergaarten Teacher
West Plains Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas State University
Masters of Eduacation in Administratiion
William Woods University
Reading Intervention Program
The Sonday System
The Science of Reading/Connections
The APPLE Groupf
The Science of Reading
R.I.S.E