Sarah Thompson
Los Gatos
Summary
Dedicated professional committed to fostering inclusion and enhancing critical thinking skills in educational settings. Proficient in managing classroom dynamics and student behavior through positive, proactive strategies. Strong communication and relationship-building skills contribute to effective problem-solving and student development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Collins Elementary School
Cupertino
08.2024 - Current
- Executed daily lesson plans aligned with fifth-grade educational objectives.
- Integrated technology into lessons, boosting student engagement and understanding.
- Established proactive strategies to maintain classroom behavior and safety.
- Partnered with fellow educators to create interdisciplinary projects that unified various subjects.
First Grade and Fifth Grade Teacher
Christa McAuliffe K-8 School
Cupertino
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Cultivated positive relationships with students through facilitation of class meetings and discussions.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to integrate progressive management strategies into instruction.
- Tailored instructional methods to address social, emotional, and learning needs of all students.
- Coordinated weekly lesson plans and annual curriculum scope with grade level team.
- Aligned curriculum with school philosophy to highlight student achievements and hands-on learning.
- Implemented Responsive Classroom strategies daily to support social emotional development.
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Main Street Elementary School
Soquel
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked together with a teaching team to create lesson plans that integrated student linguistic and cultural knowledge
- Fostered a classroom environment that responded to student learning and emotional needs
- Created a student-led learning culture that worked to build students' critical thinking skills and independence
- Incorporated student interests and passions into academic Common Core State Standard aligned curriculum
- Integrated technology into daily instruction and student projects to create active learning opportunities, encourage peer collaboration, and prepare students for a technological world
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
University of California, Santa Barbara
06.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum development
- Collaboration strategies
- Critical thinking
- Social emotional learning
- Curriculum Development
- Active Listening
- Differentiated Instruction
- Adaptability
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Collins Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade and Fifth Grade Teacher
Christa McAuliffe K-8 School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Main Street Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, History
University of California, Santa Barbara
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