Sarah Willan
Hazelton
Summary
Dynamic Elementary Teacher with Coast Mountain School District 82, specializing in special education, early primary, and literacy development. Proven ability to motivate neurodiverse students through effective classroom management and relationship building. Successfully collaborated with educators and parents to enhance student growth and foster self-esteem, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to address challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Resource Teacher
Coast Mountain School District 82
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- 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.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Classroom Teacher
Coast Mountain School District
09.2010 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George BC05-2007
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05-2009
Master of Special Education - Special Education
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05-2023
Skills
- Literacy development
- Individualized education plans
- Special education expertise
- Oral communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent communications
Timeline
Learning Resource Teacher
Coast Mountain School District 82
09.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Coast Mountain School District
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English
University of Northern British Columbia
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Northern British Columbia
Master of Special Education - Special Education
University of Northern British Columbia
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