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. Compassionate Kindergarten Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in creating engaging curriculum, fostering emotional intelligence, and implementing innovative classroom management techniques. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments and strong student-teacher relationships.
Overview
5
5
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
Master of Arts - Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2027
Bachelor of Science in Teaching (Specialization in ELL) -
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School
Norcross, GA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Educational Games
- Lesson Planning
- Learning styles
- Classroom Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Emotional Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Mentor teacher
Affiliations
- National Honor Society
- Kappa Delta Pi
Certification
Orton-Gillingham Certified
English Language Learner Certified
Reading Endorsement
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.
- Coach on Girls on the Run promotes girl in powerment
- Active in the PTA, providing support for various school events and initiatives, including decorating the school for special occasions.
Mentor teacher
This year, I had the privilege of mentoring a student teacher during her final year of student teaching. I worked closely with her to create a supportive and open environment where she could grow professionally. Through regular check-ins, I provided guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement, while offering constructive feedback to help refine her teaching methods. We reflected together on what worked well and where adjustments could be made, helping her gain confidence and develop her own teaching style. I also supported her in navigating the broader responsibilities of teaching, including communication with parents and collaboration with colleagues. By the end of the year, it was incredibly rewarding to witness her transformation into a skilled, confident educator, and I am excited to see her continue to grow in her teaching career.
Awards
Dean's List: 2016-2019 President's List: 2020-2021
References
Ms. Blake-Carter Admin for Kindergarten at ALES: 404-790-7575
Artia Strickland Kindergarten Lead at ALES: 770-895-3189
Christopher Jackson Principle at ALES: 470-416-9823
Aisha Rodriguez Admin at ALES: 732-586-1268
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
Orton-Gillingham Certified
English Language Learner Certified
Reading Endorsement
Master of Arts - Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science in Teaching (Specialization in ELL) -
Georgia Gwinnett College
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School
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