Sierra Hager
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and versatile educator with expertise in ELL and a passion for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Seeking a teaching position to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to the school community. Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 3 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Implement the EL curriculum, creating engaging lessons and fostering a supportive classroom environment for young learners.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
2nd Grade Teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Successfully taught with the Wit and Wisdom curriculum and introduced Orton-Gillingham techniques to support student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Student Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Student Teacher – 2nd Grade
Sugar Hill Elementary
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in 2nd-grade classrooms, contributing to the educational development of young learners.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
Student Teacher – 5th Grade
Loving Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with lead teachers to plan and execute lessons for 5th-grade students, gaining valuable experience in upper elementary education.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
- Improved teaching abilities by closely monitoring teaching methods and impacts and implementing viable changes to curriculum and teaching methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Teaching (Specialization in ELL) -
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School
Norcross, GA05.2016
Skills
- IEP Specialist
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Records Management
- Educational Games
- Smart Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Early Reading
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Emotional Support
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Orton-Gillingham Certified
English Language Learner Certified
Reading Endorsement
Affiliations
- National Honor Society
- Kappa Delta Pi
Awards
Dean's List: 2016-2019 President's List: 2020-2021
Community Service
- Founder of the Garden Club at Anderson-Livsey Elementary School, actively contributing to community beautification and environmental initiatives.
- Active member of the Art Club and Yearbook Committee, adding creative elements to school activities.
- Active in the PTA, providing support for various school events and initiatives, including decorating the school for special occasions.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
08.2020 - 04.2021
Student Teacher – 5th Grade
Loving Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Teacher – 2nd Grade
Sugar Hill Elementary
08.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science in Teaching (Specialization in ELL) -
Georgia Gwinnett College
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School
Orton-Gillingham Certified
English Language Learner Certified
Reading Endorsement
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