Sarah Bridgers
Raleigh
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record of thriving in diverse classroom settings, adept at crafting innovative curriculum designs and engaging activities that foster student learning. Desiring a transition from traditional education to leverage strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills in a new professional arena. Committed to applying a creative approach and collaborative mindset to drive success in any role. Eager to contribute to a team that values growth, innovation, and impactful results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
7th & 8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Implemented interactive activities to promote language acquisition and retention among diverse learners.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting instruction based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Managed 100+ students on a daily basis
K-6th Grade Spanish Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2017 - 06.2023
- In charge of twenty-eight, differentiated, Spanish classes per week, designing all curriculum taught as well as daily lesson planning; preparing for students of the twenty-first century utilizing applicable technology and skills; delivering live instruction in the classroom and via Zoom lessons and Google Meet; keeping records of attendance, work hours, lunch and carpool assignments, lessons taught, student grading for seven grade levels, and all parent communications; maintain a Google Classroom for each class including daily and weekly updates of class work and digital assignments; weekly and monthly meetings with administration, departments, and parents; managing student behavior in the classroom by enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments for middle school students while keeping records via online recording system provided by school; encouraging and monitoring the progress of all students as individuals; maintaining a current North Carolina teaching license by completing continuing education work; moved to solely middle school levels in the 2023-2024 school year. Curriculum supported by a textbook series in the middle grades.
K-8 Spanish Teacher
Cathedral School
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Part-time position until moving full-time to Our Lady of Lourdes, delivered self-created, Spanish lessons to all students in the school with instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences, maintained accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, attended weekly and monthly meetings, maintained consistent parent communications, prepared reports on students and activities, maintained North Carolina teaching license with professional development and continuing education courses.
High School Spanish Teacher
Pitt County Schools
07.2005 - 03.2013
- Taught Spanish to ninth through twelfth grade including levels one, two, honors level three, and honors level four; in charge of all teaching duties as noted in current and previous positions; worked at both Farmville Central High School and D.H. Conley High. Resigned position due to family job relocation.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Spanish and Business Administration, Hispanic Studies
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Consistent dedication to quality
- Knowledgeable in Google Suite and Microsoft applications
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to change
- Discipline management
- Creative lesson design
- Continuous professional development
- Group work facilitation
- Academic record keeping
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
7th & 8th Grade Spanish Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2023 - Current
K-6th Grade Spanish Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
07.2017 - 06.2023
K-8 Spanish Teacher
Cathedral School
07.2015 - 07.2018
High School Spanish Teacher
Pitt County Schools
07.2005 - 03.2013
Bachelor of the Arts - Spanish and Business Administration, Hispanic Studies
East Carolina University
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