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Teaching

Extensive experience working with both adults and children, creating and delivering engaging lessons across a wide range of topics.
Strong classroom management skills, fostering positive learning environments through clear expectations, fairness, empathy, and kindness.
Dedicated to student success by providing personalized support, particularly for learners with diverse needs, and collaborating closely with families, support staff, and outside agencies.
Proven communication and leadership abilities, enhancing student learning through collaboration with colleagues, parents, and external partners.

Project Coordination

Rewrote the Emergency Response Plan for the RM of Whitehead to ensure compliance with the Emergency Measures Act(2016).
Conducted inspections and delivered detailed reporting for Manitoba Conservation Forestry to support natural resource protection (2013).
Advanced urban planning, conservation, and development initiatives with the Brandon & Area Planning District, ensuring sustainable growth under The Planning Act and The Municipal Act (2000–2004).
Represented the City of Brandon and the Brandon & Area Planning District on the Assiniboine Delta Aquifer Round Table, contributing to regional water management planning (2000–2004).

Research & Analysis

Conducted field research, data collection, and analysis to support rural development initiatives, contributing to the Manitoba Community Adjustment Handbook (2000).
Led a public outreach program with the Brandon Soil Management Association to control invasive leafy spurge, protect local ecosystems, and produce a comprehensive GIS map using primary data (1999–2000).

Map Making, GIS, and Spatial Analysis

Completed the GIS for Environmental Management course through the University of Toronto (2025). Strong background in cartography and geographic interpretation through both academic study and professional roles.
Proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including QGIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD. Applied GIS skills with the Brandon & Area Planning District, supporting urban development and design, subdivision reviews, and zoning applications (2000–2004).
Utilized GIS mapping and data interpretation as a Forest Protection Health Inspector with Manitoba Conservation, aiding in resource protection and forest health monitoring (2013).
Maintained and catalogued the 1:50,000 topographic map collection as a Map Librarian at Brandon University, supporting GIS digitization and research projects (1998–2000).
Skilled in analyzing spatial data and creating maps to inform planning, conservation, and development initiatives.

Digital Media & Web Design

Designed and maintain the website for A Tail to Tell Frontline Rescue, improving organizational visibility and outreach (2023–present).
Create and manage web content for Funds for Furry Friends, supporting adoption efforts and community engagement (2018–present).
Developed Sarah Sobry Photography, an e-commerce site promoting and selling photography work (2016–present).
Built My Online Classroom, a personal teaching website used for educational delivery and student support (2019–present).
Strong understanding of website management, digital marketing, and customer service through ongoing projects.

Content Creation & Outreach

Produced educational content for children aged 5–14, including interactive lesson plans, instructional videos, and remote learning resources.
Operate two YouTube channels:
- My Online Classroom – science and history videos for students, parents, educators, and the public.
- Sarah Sobry Photography – photography tutorials, creative projects, and visual storytelling.
Skilled in designing content for diverse audiences to maximize engagement and impact.

Photography

Worked as a professional photographer specializing in real estate, editorial, and landscape photography, with work published in local and national publications (2016–2017).
Combined photography, content creation, and educational expertise to deliver clear, engaging, and impactful storytelling across various industries.

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