Sara "Sissy" Wilson
Ponce de Leon,FL
Summary
Dedicated and passionate former Elementary/Middle School Teacher with 37 years of experience fostering a love for learning, academic curiosity, and life skills in students. Adept in innovative teaching and problem-solving, enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. and building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Leveraged leadership and organizational skills to drive educational excellence, significantly contributing to interdisciplinary projects. Passionate about working with future educators to build their skills for success in the classroom. Now seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in education, consulting, or curriculum development.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retired
Education
01.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Hobbs. Middle School
Milton, FL
08.2012 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach students in grades 6-8.
- Utilized various teaching methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, group activities, and hands-on learning.
- Monitored student progress by assessing performance through tests and quizzes.
- Created innovative ways of engaging students in the subject matter.
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Assisted students in developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Cultivated relationships with parents to ensure their understanding of student progress and behavior.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in teaching methodology.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Created and maintained orderly, well-managed and stimulating classroom environment.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Elementary Education Teacher
East Milton Elementary
Milton, FL
08.1988 - 05.2012
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed to target specific skills or concepts requiring additional support.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching best practices.
- Utilized various assessment strategies such as projects, presentations, observation checklists., to measure student understanding.
- Integrated current events into lessons when applicable in order to promote critical thinking skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-1988
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05-1983
Associate of Arts - Education
Copiah Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-1981
Skills
- Time management
- Verbal communication
- Leadership
- Recordkeeping
- Training & Development
- Innovative
- Problem-solving
- Planning
- Organizational skills
- Mentoring
Certification
- Achieved National Board Teacher Certification
- Reading K-12 Certified
- Early Childhood Certified
- Elementary Education Certified
Accomplishments
- East Milton Elementary, Teacher of the Year 1993
- Santa Rosa District Mentor for Peer Teachers
- Supervised a number of Practicum Students and Student Teachers from University of West Florida and Pensacola State College , Pensacola, Florida
- Sponsored the Crochet Club at Hobbs Middle School
- Honored to be an active member of Expedition in Education's Steam in the Park involving traveling with educators from all over the country every summer to different national parks and historical sites in USA to experience nature and continue to learn about ecosystems, animals, trees, cultures and environmental issues. I bring things I learn back to share with peers, teachers, and my community.
Affiliations
- Reading
- Crocheting
- Horse Back Riding
- Gardening
- Kayaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retired
Education
01.2023 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Hobbs. Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2023
Elementary Education Teacher
East Milton Elementary
08.1988 - 05.2012
- Achieved National Board Teacher Certification
- Reading K-12 Certified
- Early Childhood Certified
- Elementary Education Certified
Master of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Delta State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Copiah Lincoln Community College
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