Sarah Aylsworth
Dedicated teacher with over a decade of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate with an adaptable and approachable style. Expertise in student engagement, collaboration and diverse instructional strategies.
Education
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Michigan State University
Master of Arts in Education - Concentration in Special Education December 2020 |
Certifications
EC - 6 Generalist
4-8 Science
4-8 Science
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher and Learning Coordinator
St. Marks Episcopal School, August 2020 - Present
Houston, TX
St. Marks Episcopal School, August 2020 - Present
Houston, TX
- Taught students a pre-algebra curriculum while developing their skills in algebraic thinking.
- Implemented different technologies to engage students in diverse content instruction while teaching virtually.
- Member of strategic plan committee to help understand "Episcopal identity" in terms of diversity, civility, and inclusion.
- Member of Admissions Committee.
- Facilitated the roll-out of a new learning program, which includes the inception of an Academic Achievement Center as well as streamlining the documentation of student progress.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
St. George Episcopal School, August 2017 - June 2020
San Antonio, TX
St. George Episcopal School, August 2017 - June 2020
San Antonio, TX
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for the academic community.
- Collaborated with administration to plan, execute and monitor a school-wide social-emotional program.
- Collaborated with administration in developing lower school math and science curriculum and scope and sequence.
5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher
St. Francis Episcopal School, August 2012 - June 2017
Houston, TX
St. Francis Episcopal School, August 2012 - June 2017
Houston, TX
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered an atmosphere or mutual respect and trust.
- Traveled with students during the summer for two week Spanish immersion trips to Costa Rica.
- Won a Woolrich Grant to study solar power project at sister school in Hawaii.
6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
West Briar Middle School, April 2010 - June 2012
Houston, TX
West Briar Middle School, April 2010 - June 2012
Houston, TX
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of students requiring extra support.
- Kept classroom environment consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Aligned teaching techniques and devised personalized support strategies to help students with differing ability levels and grasp of materials.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Chaperoned class trips to Boston and Washington, D.C.
Special Education Co-Teacher and Paraprofessional
West Briar Middle School, April 2010 - August 2008
Houston, TX
West Briar Middle School, April 2010 - August 2008
Houston, TX
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
- Boosted student's grasp of material with regular tutoring sessions.
- Guided and counseled students with behavioral and academic challenges.
- Worked with general education teachers to provide students with a co-teaching setting.
Technical Skills
- Google Classroom
- ZOOM, Google Hangout
- Screencastify, SeeSaw
- Interactive Whiteboards: Smart and Promethean Software
- Chromebook, iPad, Macbook, Ladibug Document Camera, Osmo
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, OneNote)