Sarah Fix
Squamish,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Middle School Teacher recognized for exceptional productivity and effective task execution. Experimental in curriculum design, student engagement strategies, and fitness evaluation. Proven ability in communication, leadership, and adaptability, promoting positive educational experiences and encouraging student enthusiasm for physical activity. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster academic growth. Successfully enhanced student performance through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues to improve school-wide educational standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Educator
Mulgrave School - Independent School of Vancouver
West Vancouver, British Columbia
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed engaging lesson plans aligned with Mulgrave School curriculum and IB standards.
- Instructed diverse age groups in sports, physical activities, and fitness, accommodating varying abilities.
- Adapted teaching strategies to address individual learner needs, including special education requirements.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Employed various formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
- Supported athletics programs, promoting character development, commitment, and sportsmanship among students.
- Collaborated with educators and support staff to effectively address student needs across disciplines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to refine teaching skills and knowledge.
Mountain Bike Coach/Guide
Dialed - In Cycling
Squamish
05.2022 - Current
- Develop and plan age-appropriate mountain bike lessons
- Mapping out daily routes that apply to participants' skills and abilities
- Guide and support participants with their learning and ensuring safety
- Exceeding guests' expectations through information gathering upon meeting riders
- Daily and ongoing communication with parents and guardians about riders.
Outdoor Education Team - Seasonal Contract
Mulgrave School
Squamish
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate and create meaningful programming with colleagues
- Develop programming that fosters opportunities for individuals to connect with nature
- Facilitate outdoor programming that enriches students' connection with their peers and teachers inside and outside the classroom
- Guide students through outdoor experiences that are both authentically connected to the areas of academics, athletics, the arts, and citizenship
- Teaching sequential outdoor skills that are linked to 'real life' and place-based learning that empower students to continue to pursue outdoor opportunities as part of their personal life
- Ongoing communication with colleagues, teachers, and students.
Physical Education - Temporary Contract
Mamquam Elementary School
Squamish, British Columbia
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and facilitated organized sports and activities for grades three to six.
- Developed skill programs tailored to specific sports being taught.
- Guided students through learning experiences, emphasizing cooperative games to enhance communication skills.
- Reported on student progress through Communicated Student Learning assessments.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Outdoor Educator/ELL - Temporary Contract
Squamish Elementary School
Squamish
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Plan and organize outdoor education for grades K-6
- Develop a sequential program based on the Leave No Trace principles
- Guide and support students through learning while providing collaborative games that focus on classroom community and physical literacy
- Report on learning through Communicate Student Learning and MyEd format
- In-class ELL support in a grade 1/2 classroom.
LEX Team, St'a7mes School - Temporary Contract
Sea to Sky School District, B.C.
Squamish
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught and facilitated grade 8/9/10 mathematics
- Overlooked daily routine and coursework
- Provided support and guidance for students
- Practiced adaptability and flexibility within various classroom settings as CMOS support.
Resource/Special Education Teacher K-12
Tsleil-Waututh Nation School, B.C.
North Vancouver
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Lead the Special Education Program, including IEP development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation process in collaboration with the School Team
- Provide teacher on-call support as required
- Teach lessons/classes as directed by a Teacher, Principal, or Vice-Principal
- Support teachers by working in classrooms with small groups and individual students
- Maintain confidentiality and required records and ensuring privacy and security of records
- Establish professional rapport and build respect with students, staff, parents, and the community by displaying a very high level of leadership, professionalism, and ethics
- Maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and administration for the purpose of collaboration and planning
- Maintain constant awareness of the needs of students
- Ensure students are actively engaged in their own learning
- Empower students to be responsible and take action
- Accommodate special needs of students as directed
- Maintain appropriate student behavior control and participation in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans with integrity, when appropriate, for the purpose of classroom management and providing a safe learning environment for all students
- Proficiently use technology to communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of efficiently reporting information and communicating in a timely manner
- Independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication, and work effectively with professional staff and parents.
Learning Resource and ELL Teacher – K-7
Daniel Woodward Elementary
Richmond
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Collaborate with learning resource team for supporting exceptional students
- Create Independent Education Plans through MyEd
- Facilitate Early Literacy Interventions with Fountas and Pinnel Program
- Plan and facilitate pull out activities to further support exceptional students
- Daily in-class support and check-ins for classroom teachers
- Knowledge and experience in adapting and/or modifying instruction for students who have developmental disabilities such as autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
- Conduct ongoing literacy, numeracy, and ELL assessments each term
- Collaborate with colleagues, district specialists, and parents to create Independent Education Plans
- Ongoing communication with specialists to gain resources to support students
- Strong communication skills in working with parents, teachers, and School Based Resource Team members
- Developed instructional and behavioral strategies to assist classroom teachers
- Competent in using MyEd and DRUMS platforms for reporting and designing IEP's
- Execute SEL program through Everyday Speech software
- Created, planned, and facilitated an after-school bike club program.
Events Coordinator
North Shore Mountain Bike Association
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for contacting local supporters/sponsors
- Attended monthly meetings to discuss ongoing changes in the organization (funding, organizers, events, volunteers, environmental conflicts, trail building, etc)
- Organized and managed Fivers and Enduro races
- Collaborated with local bike shop owners in creating various events
- Responsible for filling and submitting event permits for events
- Created the events calendar in accordance with the District of North Vancouver
- Supported and helped create a women's enduro race
- Chose to only complete one year due to the changes in the pandemic.
Site Manager
Pedal Heads
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for organizing weekly routine
- Administrative tasks of creating staff schedule
- Administered all staff bi-weekly payroll
- Responsible for maintaining safety and functionality of site
- Ability to problem solve and take action during arising situations
- Facilitated a daily team huddle to create ongoing team functionality
- Communicate effectively with provincial management for additional camp support
- Providing weekly feedback for instructors to support growth and strengthen leadership skills
- Organized games and activities for camp attendees
- Ongoing communication and relationship building with participants and parents.
Nanny
Eldridge Family
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for three children's well-being on a daily basis
- Organized and managed the household
- Created fundamental activities and outdoor adventures for the children
- Ongoing communication and relationship building with parents.
Action Kids Program Instructor
YMCA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Designed, developed, and implemented indoor and outdoor activities and educational lessons
- Coordinated with neighboring schools for school-wide participation
- Arranged the gym to provide age-appropriate activities to encourage children to advance in their physical abilities and social skills
- Maintained children's attention during activity transitions by presenting material in a fun and creative way
- Managed a wide range of age groups and abilities; that reinforced my ability to adapt activities accordingly
- Responsible for communicating to parents/guardians the progress and well-being of their child.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Major in Environmental Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Gender, Sexuality, And Women's Studies
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC05-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Women's Studies
Langara College
Vancouver, None05-2011
Skills
- Route mapping
- Safety management
- Group facilitation
- Participant assessment
- Communication skills
- Outdoor programming
- Physical literacy
- Community building
- Professionalism
- Athlete performance analysis
- Schedule coordination
- Continuous improvement
- Downhill riding techniques
- Mountain bike equipment familiarity
Certification
- Teaching Certificate 2018
- Teachers Qualification Service 2018
- PMBIA Level 1 2023
- Association Challenge Course Technology Certification Level 1 2024
- Emergency Medical Responder 2024
- Wilderness First Responder 2023
- ECE Certification 2019
Affiliations
- Writer/Story Teller for Bike Gear Database
- Bike packing enthusiast
- Fix-It Designs (mending/alterations/creations)
- BC Epic competitor 2022
- Caves and Coves TT competitor 2024
Timeline
Physical Educator
Mulgrave School - Independent School of Vancouver
08.2024 - Current
Physical Education - Temporary Contract
Mamquam Elementary School
10.2023 - 06.2024
Outdoor Educator/ELL - Temporary Contract
Squamish Elementary School
10.2022 - 06.2023
Mountain Bike Coach/Guide
Dialed - In Cycling
05.2022 - Current
Outdoor Education Team - Seasonal Contract
Mulgrave School
04.2022 - Current
LEX Team, St'a7mes School - Temporary Contract
Sea to Sky School District, B.C.
04.2022 - 06.2022
Resource/Special Education Teacher K-12
Tsleil-Waututh Nation School, B.C.
08.2021 - 02.2022
Learning Resource and ELL Teacher – K-7
Daniel Woodward Elementary
10.2020 - 01.2021
Site Manager
Pedal Heads
07.2019 - 09.2019
Events Coordinator
North Shore Mountain Bike Association
01.2019 - 01.2020
Nanny
Eldridge Family
01.2016 - 01.2019
Action Kids Program Instructor
YMCA
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Education - Major in Environmental Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Gender, Sexuality, And Women's Studies
Simon Fraser University
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Women's Studies
Langara College
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