Sarah Kirchhofer
Shumway
Summary
Experienced educator with strong focus on nurturing young minds and fostering supportive learning environment. Adept at curriculum development, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, ensuring every student thrives. Known for collaborating effectively with colleagues and adapting to evolving educational needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Beecher City Grade School
08.2022 - Current
- Utilize interactive tools (e.g., Kahoot!, Boddle) to promote student participation and collaboration
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student interaction and accountability
- Conduct regular formative assessments (e.g., virtual quizzes, discussions, projects) to track students' progress in reading, math, science, and social studies.
- Develop engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate multimedia and games to maintain attention and support comprehension
- Maintain consistent communication with parents through Thrillshare and email
Student Teaching, 2nd Grade
Maryville Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Fostered students’ curiosity in science with hands-on activities that spark interest
- Planned and integrated daily lessons in accordance with current curriculum
- Developed classroom management plan to lessen students shouting out
- Worked directly with small reading groups to improve students’ comprehension skills
- Cooperating Teacher: Jeanne Pysz
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
Frohardt Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered engaging online lessons using platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and academic levels in an online setting
- Cooperating Teacher: Gloria Kagy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL05.2022
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Strong Parent Communication
- Project-Based Learning
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Curriculum implementation
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson plan development
Certification
Illinois Elementary Education: Professional Educator License July 2022
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Beecher City Grade School
08.2022 - Current
Student Teaching, 2nd Grade
Maryville Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Field Experience, 3rd Grade
Frohardt Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
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