Sarah Wairia
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience in developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Dolphins International School
Kampala
01.2022 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Homeroom Teacher
Acorns International School IBPYP
Kampala
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Teacher
Regent Hill School Gaborone
Gaborone
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet international standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Support for Learning Facilitator
Westwood International School, IBPYP
Gaborone
08.2011 - 11.2014
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Designed and evaluated IEP plans for students with learning needs as well as creating manageable goals.
- Delivered personalized educational,behavior and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Kaleidoscope Pre-school
Gaborone
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Pioneered multi-age kindergarten and first-grade class to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading.
Teaching Intern
Kaleidoscope Preschool
Gaborone
09.2009 - 11.2009
- Taught under the supervision of the lead teacher.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Teaching Assistant and English Teacher
Green Acres School
Dar es salaam
06.2005 - 12.2008
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
Professional Diploma - Education
Ba Isago University
Botswana03.2015
Certificate in Early Childhood - Education
Universal College of Law And Professional Studies
Botswana12.2009
Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology
Naivasha CompHouse College
Kenya2003
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Emergent Curriculum
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Techniques
- Learning Assessments
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Student Welfare
- Teacher Collaboration
- Learning Modalities
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Special Education
- Positive Environment Planning
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Diverse Student Populations
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Life Skills Instruction
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Social and Academic Development
- Activity Organization
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Student Rapport-Building
- Providing Feedback
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technological Integration
- Observations and Assessments
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Teacher
Dolphins International School
01.2022 - Current
Homeroom Teacher
Acorns International School IBPYP
08.2017 - 06.2021
Teacher
Regent Hill School Gaborone
01.2015 - 03.2016
Support for Learning Facilitator
Westwood International School, IBPYP
08.2011 - 11.2014
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Kaleidoscope Pre-school
01.2010 - 06.2011
Teaching Intern
Kaleidoscope Preschool
09.2009 - 11.2009
Teaching Assistant and English Teacher
Green Acres School
06.2005 - 12.2008
Professional Diploma - Education
Ba Isago University
Certificate in Early Childhood - Education
Universal College of Law And Professional Studies
Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology
Naivasha CompHouse College
Additional Information
Professional Development
- Guided Reading - By Oxford Primary Reading Assessment
- Differentiation - National STEM Learning Centre
- Creating Cultures of Thinking - Project Zero online course (Harvard School of Education)
- Making Learning Visible – Project Zero online course (Harvard School of Education)
- Making the PYP happen in the classroom, the learning environment, and Inquiry workshops facilitated by International Baccalaureate (IBPYP)
- Child Psychology, Differentiation, Assessments, Learning Difficulties and Teaching Methods ,dynamic and enthusiastic attendee of Support for learning organized by Special Needs facilitated by Association for support for learning Southern Africa .
- Alliance for parenting in Africa Facilitator; a program aim to create grassroots and systematic support for the elimination of parenting practices that contribute to violence and oppression in our communities, working with parents and communities to develop real and practical alternatives to physically and emotionally violent disciplinary practices, transforming these beliefs through critical reflection on social norms that support violent treatment of children and to create opportunities for shifts in mindsets and beliefs as well as parenting practices
Extra-Curriculum work and leadership
- Member of Parent, Teacher Organization
- Member of student guidance and counseling committee
- Facilitating in afterschool activities – scouts and Girl Guide movement and swimming
- Wildlife conservation is a passion of mine
- Working with the less privileged in the community
- Preparation of Weekly Assemblies and exhibitions
Key competencies
- Proficient in both written and spoken modules
- Technology competence
- Learner centered teaching methodologies geared towards learner levels
- High integrity and adherence to professional conduct
- Self-driven with goal orientation
- Working knowledge of child protection Laws and Education policies
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