Sarah B.

Leach
sleach@une.edu

Talented education professional with demonstrable skills engaging children of

varying skill levels.
Qualifications Summary

Energetic, dedicated education professional with strong interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work effectively individually or as a team member
Long-time interest in childrens education
Superior problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Exceptional focus and follow-through abilities
Frequently called upon to develop new, innovative solutions
Proven desire to succeed educationally and professionally
Actively seeks knowledge to grow; opposed to maintaining the status quo

Technology Skills

Applications including MS Office Suite and media creation applications

Outstanding familiarity with Internet use and Web based research
High understanding of common computer use and functionality
Educated in assistive technology
Highly experienced with projectors, Mac computers, and a variety of
educational programs

Education
New York Institute of Photography, New York City, NY
Certification
Graduation Date: 06/2007
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree in Elementary Education
Cumulative G.PA.- 3.93
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Cumulative G.P.A. 3.92

Graduation Date: 07/2012

Graduation Date: 11/2014

University of New England, Biddeford, ME

Master of Science in Elementary Education Expected Graduation Date: 12/2016
Cumulative G.P.A. 4.0

Sarah B. Leach
sleach@une.edu

Relevant Coursework / Training

AED/200 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AMERICAN EDUCATION

AED/201 TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
AED/204 DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
AED/222 INTRO TO THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER
AED/203 CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
MTH/156 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I
EDU/305 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
EDU/311 MODELS AND THEORIES OF INSTRUCTION
EDU/321 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
EDU/400 ASSESSMENT IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
SPE/300 ORIENTATION TO THE EXEPTIONAL LEARNER
EED/420 ELEMENTARY METHODS SCIENCE
RDG/420 ELEMENTARY METHODS READING/LANGUAGE ARTS
EED/416 ELEMENTARY METHODS MATHEMATICS
EED/430 ELEMENTARY METHODS SOCIAL STUDIES
EED/425 ELEMENTARY METHODS HEATLH/PE
EED/435 ELEMENTARY METHODS FINE ARTS
SEI/301 ADVANCED STRUCTURED ENGLISH IMMERSION METHODS
RDG/415 DIAGNOSIS AND REMIDIATION OF READING DIFFICULTIES
EDU/600 TEACHER AS A LEADER
EDU/610 DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES
EDU/615 MOTIVATIONAL THEORY AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
EDU/721 TECHNOLOGY WITH INCLUSION EDUCATION
EDU/723 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN INCLUSION SETTING
EDU/742 STUDY SKILL AND CONTENT LITERACY INSTRUCTION
EDU/743 CONNECTING READING AND WRITING FOR SUCCESS
EDU/707 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Responsive Classroom training
Test Administer Certified

Work History
RSU 19; Newport, ME Hartland Consolidated School Hartland, ME
07/2016
Teacher ESY (Extended School Year) Program (K-4)
Educate students
Keep students engaged

Sarah B. Leach
sleach@une.edu

Enhance concepts to prepare for next school year

Create positive learning environment
Collaborate with other staff
Manage students
Ensure safety
Perform teacher duties

02/2015-06/2016
Long Term Substitute Teacher (3 and 4 grade combined classroom)
Educate students
Create and teach lessons
Create a productive learning environment
Manage behaviors
Attend staff and school meetings
Conduct parent/teacher conferences
Perform teacher duties
Consult with additional support staff
Create RTI plans to improve student success
Conduct assessments and report results
rd

th

11/2015-11/2015
nd

Long Term Substitute Teacher (2 grade classroom)

Educate students
Create and teach lessons
Maintain a productive learning environment
Manage behaviors
Attend staff and school meetings
Perform teacher duties
Consult with additional support staff
Conduct assessments and report results
08/2015-11/2015
th

Long Term Substitute Teacher (4 grade classroom)

Educate students
Create and teach lessons
Create a productive learning environment
Manage behaviors
Attend staff and school meetings
Conduct parent/teacher conferences
Perform teacher duties
Consult with additional support staff

Sarah B. Leach
sleach@une.edu

Create RTI plans to improve student success

Conduct assessments and report results
MSAD/RSU 54; Skowhegan, ME Canaan Elementary School Canaan, ME (2012)
and Bloomfield Elementary School Skowhegan, ME
07/2015 and 07/2014
Education Technician I ESY (Extended School Year) Program
Educate students that need special services
Support students in the general education classroom
Manage behaviors
Ensure student safety plans in effect
Work as a team to support student
Perform education technician duties
Ensure routine and concepts retained for next school year
08/2013-8/2015
Education Technician I
Educate special education students
Support students in the general education classroom
Manage behaviors
Ensure student safety plans in effect
Work as a team member to generate ideas to help students achieve IEP goals
Support the school by conducting education technician duties
11/2014-05/2015
Tutor for high school level students
Provide outside of school academic support for student
Gather lessons and materials from school
Tailor instructions to students needs
Create alternative lessons to support understanding
Provide encouragement to ensure completion of work
Prepare student for success when returned to school
Long Term Education Technician I
02/2012-06/2013
Educate students in FLS Program
Support students with academic needs
Support students with personal needs
Manage behaviors
Ensure student safety plans in effect
Work as a team member to generate ideas to help students achieve IEP goals
Support the school by conducting education technician duties

Sarah B. Leach
sleach@une.edu

Sears Holding Corporation (Kmart); Waterville, ME

Cashier
Interact with customers while providing cashier services
Provide customer service in various areas of the store
Stock shelves with new merchandise
Ensure that merchandise on shelves is correctly placed

11/2011-10/2012

Papa Johns; Waterville, ME

Delivery Driver
10/2010-10/2011
Delivered pizzas in a timely manner
Received customer orders and entered them into computer
Prepared customer orders
MSAD/RSU 54; Skowhegan, ME
Substitute Teacher
Substituted in several different schools
Worked with children at many different grade levels
Performed substitute duties in several district schools

10/2010-02/2012

MSAD/RSU 74; North Anson, ME

Substitute Teacher
09/2007-06/2008
Substituted in several different schools
Educated children at several different grade levels
Worked with children in a variety of programs, including special needs
References will be provided upon request.