Sally Wood

LinkedIn: Sally Wood 202-***-**** ad00vs@r.postjobfree.com College Park, MD 20740 Innovative teacher with 19 years of dedication to fostering imagination and curiosity in the classroom, encouraging students to find and express their creative voice. Deliver engaging, interdisciplinary and multicultural lessons that cater to diverse learning needs. Establish and maintain a culture of openness and mutual respect. Employment History

Self-employed (College Park, MD) Jul 2018 – present Eldercare and childcare

Provide medically-appropriate care, activities and exercise to seniors with Dementia and other medical challenges. Care for young children, assisting them with literacy, math skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Capital Language Services LLC (Washington, DC) Aug 2021 – Jul 2022 After School instructor

Supervised elementary-aged children, assisting with homework, instruction and outdoor activities. PG County Public Schools (Hyattsville, MD) Aug 2016 – Jul 2018 Art Teacher

Created engaging, relevant lessons suited for a culturally diverse population of students. Taught 5 to 8 classes each day, to Kindergarten – 6th graders. Successfully scaffolded Art and Arts Integration lessons to meet varying ages and abilities. Joe’s Movement Emporium (Hyattsville, MD) Jan 2015 - Jun 2015 Art Instructor

Designed and conducted drawing and painting classes to K through 6th Grade children in Joe’s after-school program. Michael’s (Silver Spring, MD) Feb 2013 – Aug 2016

Art Instructor

Delivered student-inspired painting classes, instructing adults eager to improve their painting techniques and abilities. Mosquito Squad of West Montgomery (Rockville, MD) Jun 2013 – Nov 2015 Assistant to the Owner

Provided quality customer service to over 350 clients, streamlined accounts receivables and collections, and supported the owner in business goals. Conducted OSHA Safety training classes to our field technicians. Trader Joe’s (Washington, DC) Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

Sign Artist & Crew Member

Designed and executed creative artistic displays, wall signs and murals for this high volume grocery store. Annunciation School (Washington, DC) Sep 2004 – Jun 2013 Assistant Teacher and Substitute Teacher

Provided instruction in English, Math, Science and Art, teaching pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students. Womens’ Health Consultants (WDC/VA/Baltimore) Aug 1998 – Jul 2004 Womens’ Health Consultant

Delivered lectures and hands-on lessons to medical students, doctors and practitioners. Co-Led training sessions at area teaching hospitals and universities

Education

University of Maryland (College Park, MD)

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology

Montgomery College (Rockville, MD)

Associates of Arts in Studio Arts/Art History

Strengths and Skills

Excellent written and interpersonal skills

Skilled Recruiter: training, managing, scheduling

Talented Educator: various subjects

Outreach work in urban and rural settings

Microsoft Office Suite: Quickbooks, CRM