Sarah Nilsen
Milton
Summary
Experienced with overseeing site operations and team management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance productivity and operational efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative environment to drive performance and achieve objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Director
Prime Time After School
09.2022 - Current
- Hiring and Supervising Staff
- Family outreach
- Overseeing day to day program operations & scheduling
- Professional development for program staff
- Payroll/Billing
- Maintain EEC State Certification
Fifth Quarter SLA Site Coordinator
Murphy S.M.I.L.E.
06.2021 - Current
- Hiring and Supervision of Staff
- Family outreach
- Overseeing day to day program operations
- Facilitating Professional development for program staff
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
Kindergarten-1 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
- Plan and implement curriculum with fidelity
- Grade level CPT facilitator, ILT, and, SSC elected member
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Facilitated individualized learning plans for students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into classroom.
Teacher
Prime Time After School
09.2005 - 08.2022
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Fifth Quarter SLA Teacher
Boston Public Schools
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Plan and implement grade level curriculum via zoom
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
DESE BPS Math Workgroups
Boston Public Schools
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Review the revised 2017 MCF for Mathematics and update the scope and sequence for the K1 and K2 math curriculum
First Grade Inclusion Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Grade level team leader, ILT facilitator, Math facilitator
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
BPS Math Department Unit Study Facilitator
Boston Public Schools
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Planning and facilitating professional development for BPS teachers
- Demonstrated content and curriculum knowledge in the area of early childhood mathematics
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
@Scale Math Coach
Boston Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Supported community based teachers in early childhood math (Building blocks)
- Served as a liaison between school administration and the math department, ensuring clear communication of goals and expectations.
Kindergarten-2 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Grade level teacher leader, NAEYC coordinator, Dibels testing, EVT testing
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Kindergarten-1 (K0/K1 inclusion) teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Kindergarten-2 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Co-teaching with the literacy coordinator, member of the student support team, participated in CCLM/ site visits in mathematics
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Education
Master Of Education - Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy
Lesley University
02.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
Salve Regina University
05.2002
Skills
- Program leadership
- Team supervision
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Instructional leadership
- Diversity and inclusion
- Professionalism
Certification
- Early Childhood Prek-s
- Moderate Disabilites PreK-2
- IMSE Orton Gilligham Trained
- Safety Care Trained
- Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified
Timeline
Site Director
Prime Time After School
09.2022 - Current
Fifth Quarter SLA Site Coordinator
Murphy S.M.I.L.E.
06.2021 - Current
Fifth Quarter SLA Teacher
Boston Public Schools
06.2020 - 08.2020
Kindergarten-1 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
DESE BPS Math Workgroups
Boston Public Schools
06.2017 - 08.2017
BPS Math Department Unit Study Facilitator
Boston Public Schools
10.2014 - 05.2015
@Scale Math Coach
Boston Public Schools
01.2014 - 06.2014
First Grade Inclusion Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2016
Kindergarten-2 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2010 - 08.2011
Kindergarten-1 (K0/K1 inclusion) teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2006 - 08.2010
Teacher
Prime Time After School
09.2005 - 08.2022
Kindergarten-2 Teacher
Boston Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education
Salve Regina University
Master Of Education - Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy
Lesley University
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