SARAH PARKIN
Brooks
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Highly flexible teacher dedicated to supporting a safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
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Teacher
Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Grasslands Public Schools
09.2011 - 08.2023
- I served in a variety of positions during my years with Grasslands Public Schools including; Student Support Teacher, Early Learning Teaching, and a grade 2 teacher
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer assisted learning and group work
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Teacher
N'Kwala
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Teacher
School District 73
09.2009 - 06.2010
- I was a teaching on call for the 2009-2010 school year
- I traveled throughout the school division and taught in multiple grade levels from K-12
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer assisted learning and group work
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
N'Kwala School
02.2007 - 06.2009
- I was a teacher working for the Upper Nicola Band at Douglas Lake
- I taught in multi-level grade classrooms; including 1-3, and a 2/4/6 split
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer assisted learning and group work
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Master of Integrated Studies: Special Education -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB12.2012
Bachelor of Education: Education -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC06.2006
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC04.2005
Skills
- Multicultural Populations
- Parent Conferences
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Community Involvement
- Motivating Students
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Update Records
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
References
- Mrs. Cindy Freimark, 403-362-4767
- Mrs. Carolyn Bain, 403-362-2660
- Mrs. Jan Schafer, 403-362-2660
- Mrs. Christine Hammonds, 250-299-6388
Timeline
Teacher
Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Grasslands Public Schools
09.2011 - 08.2023
Teacher
N'Kwala
09.2010 - 06.2011
Teacher
School District 73
09.2009 - 06.2010
Teacher
N'Kwala School
02.2007 - 06.2009
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Master of Integrated Studies: Special Education -
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Education: Education -
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -
Thompson River University
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