Sarah Herley
Lanesville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Green Valley Elementary, adept at curriculum implementation and fostering cooperative learning. Recognized for enhancing student engagement through creative lesson plans and effective communication. A positive role model, committed to serving diverse communities and promoting collaborative learning experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Green Valley Elementary
07.2015 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Instructional Assistant
Mount Tabor
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Grantline Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05-2001
Skills
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Positive role model and mentor
- Kinesthetic learning
- Serving diverse communities
- Elementary education
- Verbal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative lesson plan development
- Cooperative learning experience
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum implementation
Accomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Elementary Education Certificate - Indiana Department of Education.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Green Valley Elementary
07.2015 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Mount Tabor
08.2014 - 05.2015
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Grantline Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Evansville
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