Sarah Baird
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEACHER
ROCKETSHIP
SAN JOSE, CA
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher, Woodsman
STUDENT TEACHER | Ermel Elementary
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Community Services Coordinator
City of Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed 20-25 staff members, over 500 patrons per season
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Virtual Secretary and Order Processing
California Survival School And Wilderskills
Redwood City, CA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Created shipping and invoicing documents with accurate customer, destination and materials information to meet shipper standards and identify any hazardous contents.
- Processed and handled customer complaints, answering questions and providing alternative solutions.
- Double-checked customer orders and information before filling out order forms to prevent unnecessary delays and errors.
- Informed supervisors and coworkers of inventory needs and double-checked supplies before completing customer orders.
Swim instructor and Lifeguard
City Of Garden Grove Recreation Department
Garden Grove, CA
04.2011 - 04.2017
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2020
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Golden West College
Huntington Beach12.2016
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Differentiated instruction
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Recreational Program Planning
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Certification
- January 2021 California Preliminary Credential and CTEL Authorization
- American Red Cross: Lifeguard Instructor: I am certified to train others in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding.
- August 2018 - 2020. American Red Cross: First Aid, CPR, & Lifeguard (August 2022)
- American Red Cross: Water Safety Instructor (current)
Languages
Bulgarian
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher, Woodsman
STUDENT TEACHER | Ermel Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
Community Services Coordinator
City of Garden Grove
04.2017 - 08.2020
Virtual Secretary and Order Processing
California Survival School And Wilderskills
01.2017 - 12.2019
Swim instructor and Lifeguard
City Of Garden Grove Recreation Department
04.2011 - 04.2017
TEACHER
ROCKETSHIP
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Golden West College