Dara Sutton
Burbank,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Optavia Health Coach
Optavia
09.2021 - Current
- Share my health journey and offer hope to those looking for help with their own health.
- Assess clients' current diet and lifestyle habits to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide education around the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
- Conducted weekly one-on-one sessions with clients to review progress against established goals.
- Provide training for coaching partners; share advice, experience, and expertise.
Education Coordinator
Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
Burbank, CA
07.2010 - 06.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of records and information concerning staff members, children, and families, as well as high-profile clients and Bright Horizons operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing and selecting staff members for educational programs.
- Performed classroom and teacher evaluations and completed observation reports.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers focusing on new instructional strategies or technologies.
- Met with parents and classroom teachers to discuss student progress and behavioral or learning issues.
- Provided efficient and professional administrative support to the Center Director.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
Burbank, CA
11.2002 - 06.2010
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Observed and documented students' growth and development throughout the year.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Established and maintained relationships of cooperation and respect with co-teachers, parents, and children.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
Twos/Preschool Teacher
Warner Bros. Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
Burbank, CA
05.2001 - 11.2002
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Head Twos Teacher
The Learning Lab (Bright Horizons)
Kansas City, MO
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Provided overall management and supervision of two Twos classrooms.
- Supported a positive classroom environment that was conducive to learning and development.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure optimal educational outcomes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Human Services - ECE
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Manhattan, KS12.1999
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Maintaining safety protocols
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coaching
Activities
- Bright Horizons Awards of Excellence Nominee and Recipient - Rising Star - Janice Hill - Excellence in Care and Education - Family Partnership - HEART - Right Way to Work
- Better Together Committee Member - Community Outreach - Parent Partnerships - Staff Recognition - Problem Solving, 2001 - 2020
- Division Representative for National Better Together Committee, 2009 - 2011
- Student Athlete with Academic Honors - KSU Women's Crew, Fall 1998
- Kappa Kappa Gamma - Active Member, Fall 1995 - Spring 1999
Certification
- CBEST
Affiliations
- Awards of Excellence Nominee and Recipient - Rising Star - Janice Hill - Excellence in
Care and Education - Family Partnership - HEART - Right Way to Work - Better Together Committee Member - Community Outreach - Parent Partnerships -
Staff Recognition - Problem Solving (August 2001 – March 2020) - Division Representative - National Better Together Committee (2009 – 2011)
- Student Athlete with Academic Honors – KSU Women’s Crew Team (Fall 1998)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Optavia Health Coach
Optavia
09.2021 - Current
Education Coordinator
Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
07.2010 - 06.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Warner Bros. Studios Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
11.2002 - 06.2010
Twos/Preschool Teacher
Warner Bros. Children's Center (Bright Horizons)
05.2001 - 11.2002
Head Twos Teacher
The Learning Lab (Bright Horizons)
01.2000 - 02.2001
- CBEST
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies and Human Services - ECE
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
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