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Sarah Ross

Seward

Summary

Dynamic elementary educator specializing in differentiated instruction and implementing structured literacy. Proven success in fostering relationships with students and families, while implementing data-driven intervention and enrichment opportunities that enhance learning outcomes. Skilled in effective classroom management and technology integration to create engaging learning environments. Excited for the opportunity to teach at my home district that my children attend.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

River Valley School District
03.2014 - Current

Grades/ Subjects taught:

5th grade-ELA

4th/5th grade - ELA co-taught classroom

3rd grade-ELA

Elementary Librarian


  • Created lessons that were data driven by continuously analyzing data from formative, diagnostic, benchmark, and summative assessments.
  • Created and implemented intervention and enrichment lessons that were utilized within the general education classroom based on student data.
  • Strong knowledge in the science of reading/ structured literacy
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Education

Master of Education - Reading Specalist

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
01-2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
01-2011

High School Diploma -

Bishop McCort High School
Johnstown, PA
01-2008

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Strong knowledge and implementation of the science of reading/structured literacy
  • Relationship building
  • Intervention/Enrichment creation and implementation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Technology integration

Certification

  • Elementary Education K-6
  • Library Science PK-12
  • Mid-Level English 6-9
  • Mid-Level Citizenship Ed. 6-9

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

River Valley School District
03.2014 - Current

Master of Education - Reading Specalist

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Bishop McCort High School
Sarah Ross