Kindergarten Teacher sgerry@sad15

Objective:
To contribute to a school system that can use a hard-working teacher with strong organizational, communication, and planning skills who has exceptional creativity and resourcefulness as well as an ability to inspire children to excel.

Sarah L. Gerry

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 2005. Concentration: Human Development, Minor: Child Development and Family Relations. Excelled in specialized course work such as: - Childrens Literature - Teaching of Reading - Teaching Science - Teaching Math - Teaching Social Studies - Teaching Language Arts Masters of Science in Education, Literacy, University of New England, Biddeford, ME, 2012.

Achievements:

Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, 2004-Present Awarded Presidential Academic Achievement Award, Fall 2003

Professional Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher. Memorial Elementary School, New Gloucester, ME (Fall 2011-Current). Managed classroom of students and assumed all responsibilities of a classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of students and participating in staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teachers and vertical PLC to develop curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios, maintaining cumulative folders, and recording attendance electronically on the Infinite Campus program. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors which included following I.E.P.s for special needs and R.T.I. Filled the role of school representative for district wide Wellness Committee. Teacher representative on schools RTI Committee. Kindergarten Teacher. Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton, ME (Fall 2010 Summer 2011). Managed classroom of students and assumed all responsibilities of a classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of students and participating in staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teachers to develop curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios, maintaining cumulative folders, and recording attendance electronically on the Infinite Campus program. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors which included following I.E.P.s for special needs and R.T.I.

Kindergarten Teacher. Edna Libby Elementary School, Standish, ME (Fall 2009 Summer 2010). Managed classroom of students and assumed all responsibilities of a classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of students and participating in staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teachers to develop curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios, maintaining cumulative folders, and recording attendance electronically on the Infinite Campus program. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors which included following I.E.P.s for special needs and R.T.I. Participated in the pilot year for a new report of progress. Participated in the pilot year for the new literacy program, StoryTown. Participated in district offered StoryTown trainings, Everyday Math training, Small Group Instruction class, and Reading Instruction class. Kindergarten Teacher. Dyer Elementary School, South Portland, ME (Fall 2008 Summer 2009). Managed classroom of students and assumed all responsibilities of a classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of students and participating in staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teachers to develop curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios, maintaining cumulative folders, and recording attendance electronically on the Infinite Campus program. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors which included following I.E.P.s for special needs and supporting English language learners. Participated in enrichment activities that included in school and after school clubs for students in the community. Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. Little Dolphins School, Scarborough, ME (Fall 2007 Summer 2008) Managed a class of four year olds which entailed planning lessons that prepare the students for kindergarten, teaching social skills, and general classroom management. Directed an assistant teacher in maximizing students educational gains. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios and recording attendance. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors. Kindergarten Teacher. Kenduskeag Elementary School, Kenduskeag, ME (Fall 2005 Spring 2007). Managed classroom of students and assumed all responsibilities of a classroom teacher including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of students and participating in staff meetings. Collaborated with cooperating teachers to develop curriculum and lesson plans. Performed basic administrative duties such as recording assessment results, organizing student portfolios, maintaining cumulative folders, and recording attendance. Provided individual assistance to students according to their learning needs and behaviors. Teacher Representative in the Kenduskeag School Organization Summer Services Teacher. Kenduskeag Elementary School, Kenduskeag, ME (Summer 2006) Provided individual and small group instruction to at-risk students. Planned and implemented personalized lessons.

Title I Educational Technician. Kenduskeag Elementary School, Kenduskeag, ME (Fall 2005 Spring 2006). Provided individual and small group instruction to at-risk students. Worked with first and second grade students one on one and in small groups to improve early numeracy skills following a Math Recovery format. Responsible for assessing students and analyzing results as well as planning and teaching lessons based on those results. My lessons were applied as an individual intervention for students who were struggling in their classroom math lessons. Long Term Substitute Teacher. Earl C. McGraw School, Hampden, ME (Spring 2005). Working one on one and in group settings with children who have special physical, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Technology Skills:

Proficient in the operation of: Apple and PC computers SMART Board, ELMO and Projectors Infinite Campus, FirstClass, AIMSweb G-Mail and Google Doc

References

References available upon request