Sarah A. Randall
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
Sooke School District
09.2018 - Current
- Assist with preparation of classroom activities
- Supervise during non-academic instructional time
- Assist with health/personal care/safety needs
- Assist in the integration of students into the regular classroom programs
- Support implementing IEP goals for students
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on the latest teaching strategies and tools available to enhance student success.
- Supervised students in common areas such as library and playground.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Outreach and Remedial Teacher
The Victoria Literacy Connection
01.2016 - 01.2018
- I taught 'The Noisy Kids Reading Club' at Quadra Elementary for two years
- Evaluated students reading levels
- Prepared lessons to enhance comprehension and reading fluency
- Used Readers’ Theatre for developing students’ confidence
- Completed the Story Studio Project in which students wrote and illustrated their own books
- Prepared thematic and holiday related projects
- Worked closely with volunteers
- As a remedial teacher I prepared lessons to increase fluency
- Established a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks and ask questions.
Classroom Volunteer
Brentwood Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Supported various students for journal writing and other tasks
Homestay Family for International Students
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Supported students learning English in a new cultural environment
Practicum – Kindergarten
Frank Hobbs Elementary School
01.2007 - 03.2007
Practicum – Grade 4
Frank Hobbs Elementary School
05.2005 - 06.2005
Wednesday Visits – Grade 4
Christ Church Cathedral School
09.2004 - 03.2005
Practicum – Grade 1 and 2
Braefoot Elementary School
04.2004 - 05.2004
Education
BC Teaching Certificate - Bachelor of Education with Learning Support specialization
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC01.2007
Skills
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom support
- Educational Support
- Creativity and Innovation
- Behavior Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student needs assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- IEP planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Literacy development
Specializedcoursework
- EDUC 407 Evaluating and Reporting Student Progress
- EDUC 408 Promoting Pro-Social Behavior
- EDUC 409 Constructing Mathematical Understanding
- ED-D 410 The Professional Role
- ED-D 421 Recognition and Analysis of Learning Needs
- ED-D 422 Management and Adaptation of the Classroom Environment
- EDCI 424A Adaptation of Curriculum and Instructional Strategies: Language Arts
- EDCI 424B Adaptation of Curriculum and Instructional Strategies: Mathematics
- EDUC 448 Teaching Oral French
Distinctions
- Bachelor of Education (Elementary Curriculum), University of Victoria, 07/01/2007, Degree with Distinction and Dean’s List Acknowledgment
- Member of the Golden Key Society
- Robert Martin History Scholarship
- Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal for Grade 12
Publications
- Canadian Music Educator, 40, 3, Spring, 2005
- Reader’s Digest, March, 2000
References
- Mr. Gordon Johnson, Principal at Saseenos Elementary School, (250) 642 - 5261
- Ms. Mandi Becking, Vice Principal at John Muir Elementary School, (250) 642 - 5427
- Mrs. Karen Barnes, Grade one teacher at Brentwood Elementary, (250) 652 - 3996
- Mrs. Nancy Neily, Retired teacher, volunteer for The Victoria Literacy Connection, (250) 216 – 3336
Practicumexperience
- Practicum – Kindergarten, Frank Hobbs Elementary School, Victoria, BC, Mrs. Lindsey Janicki, 01/01/2007, 03/31/2007
- Practicum – Grade 4, Frank Hobbs Elementary School, Victoria, BC, Wendy Cohen, 05/01/2005, 06/30/2005
- Wednesday Visits – Grade 4, Christ Church Cathedral School, Victoria, BC, Tara Stephenson, 09/01/2004, 03/31/2005
- Practicum – Grade 1 and 2, Braefoot Elementary School, Victoria, BC, Wende Smart, 04/01/2004, 05/31/2004
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Assistant
Sooke School District
09.2018 - Current
Outreach and Remedial Teacher
The Victoria Literacy Connection
01.2016 - 01.2018
Classroom Volunteer
Brentwood Elementary
01.2012 - 01.2018
Practicum – Kindergarten
Frank Hobbs Elementary School
01.2007 - 03.2007
Homestay Family for International Students
06.2006 - 07.2015
Practicum – Grade 4
Frank Hobbs Elementary School
05.2005 - 06.2005
Wednesday Visits – Grade 4
Christ Church Cathedral School
09.2004 - 03.2005
Practicum – Grade 1 and 2
Braefoot Elementary School
04.2004 - 05.2004
BC Teaching Certificate - Bachelor of Education with Learning Support specialization
University of Victoria
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