Sabrina Suarez
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Hard-working, charismatic, and passionate young woman who actively strives towards growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Aiming to utilize my excellent interpersonal skills and compassionate approach to cultivate a positive change in the world.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated and collaborated with parents and co-teachers to improve learning quality.
- Develop and implement plan of care that promotes specific age-appropriate developmental goals and interventions
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Conducted early childhood evaluations according to standards and time requested.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Understood and followed safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Dual Immersion Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Norman Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Effectively and positively provide young children with what may be a first encounter with a school experience with an aim to build confidence and love of learning.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues for safe, trusted learning support.
- Motivated, enthusiastic, and genuine passion for teaching young learners
- Teaches knowledge and skills in alignment with Kindergarten standards utilizing district adopted curriculum with rigor, purpose, and strong planning
- Support and build a strong positive school culture and learning environment
- Implement innovative instructional strategies and embraced a growth mindset
- Be flexible and adapt to student and school needs
- Designs and maintains an organized and effective child-friendly and child-centered classroom environment
- Focused on making learning visible through effective and active student engagement
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Effectively uses computers and technology to support effective instruction and student learning
- Evaluates and differentiates student progress and adapts individual programs to meet student needs
- Actively participates in school and district activities including Family Engagement events and PTO Meetings.
Caregiver
AllWays Caring Caregiving
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned weekly schedules for the client that incorporated mentally stimulating activities.
- Provided proper time management for myself and the client to complete all daily tasks.
- Contributed appropriated support and guidance throughout activities.
- Guided client through certain tasks in order for them to still feel self-autonomous and independent.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Brand Ambassador
Polo Ralph Lauren
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service to drive satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
- Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
- Designed, filled, and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.
- Maintained accurate records of promotional events.
Cashier Trainer
TJ Maxx And Homegoods
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts and sufficient available change.
- Created positive shopping atmosphere by greeting customers, answering questions and directing customers to products.
- Operated POS system to complete cash, credit and check transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies and security practices regarding payment and exchanges.
- Established or identified prices of goods and tabulated bills with cash registers or optical price scanners.
Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided exemplary customer service - i.e. lifting/loading heavy merchandise for customers & help customers choose optimal trees, shrubs, and flowers based on current needs.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
- Sought out customers to help and offered immediate assistance with locating items and making selections.
- Created special clearance racks to move older, out-of-season and less attractive plants quickly.
- Execute planograms, as well as assemble outdoor patio furniture for showcasing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Minor in Spanish
Appalachian State University
05.2020
SLP Prerequisites (Online) - Speech Pathology
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM08.2024
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Self-motivated
- Strong sense of personal responsibility
- Ability to learn quickly
- Adapt easily to new situations
Certification
- NC Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate
- Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep & SIDS Risk Reduction (ITS-SIDS) - 2 credit hours
- Intermediate Course for NC Foundations of Early Learning and Development - 1.5 credit hours
- Creating a Program of Belonging, Unity, and Connection - 3 credit hours
- Rethinking Circle Time: Effective Communication with Young Children - 1 credit hour
- Zoning in on Behaviors: It's All in the Attitude! - 2 credit hours
- Fostering Emotional Well-Being - 2 credit hours
- Recognizing & Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment - 2 credit hours
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Including Immunizations) - 1 credit hour
- Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions - 1 credit hour
- Building and Physical Premises Safety - 1 credit hour
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Emergencies Resulting from a Natural Disaster or Human-caused Event - 1 credit hour
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Bio-contaminants - 1 credit hour
- Precautions in Transporting Children - 1 credit hour
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Maltreatment - 1 credit hour
- Medication in Childcare - 2 credit hours
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center
08.2021 - Current
Caregiver
AllWays Caring Caregiving
04.2021 - 08.2021
Dual Immersion Kindergarten Teacher
Lake Norman Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Brand Ambassador
Polo Ralph Lauren
11.2018 - 01.2020
Cashier Trainer
TJ Maxx And Homegoods
08.2017 - 04.2018
Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies, Minor in Spanish
Appalachian State University
SLP Prerequisites (Online) - Speech Pathology
Eastern New Mexico University
- NC Early Childhood Equivalency Certificate
- Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep & SIDS Risk Reduction (ITS-SIDS) - 2 credit hours
- Intermediate Course for NC Foundations of Early Learning and Development - 1.5 credit hours
- Creating a Program of Belonging, Unity, and Connection - 3 credit hours
- Rethinking Circle Time: Effective Communication with Young Children - 1 credit hour
- Zoning in on Behaviors: It's All in the Attitude! - 2 credit hours
- Fostering Emotional Well-Being - 2 credit hours
- Recognizing & Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment - 2 credit hours
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Including Immunizations) - 1 credit hour
- Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions - 1 credit hour
- Building and Physical Premises Safety - 1 credit hour
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Emergencies Resulting from a Natural Disaster or Human-caused Event - 1 credit hour
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Bio-contaminants - 1 credit hour
- Precautions in Transporting Children - 1 credit hour
- Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, Child Maltreatment - 1 credit hour
- Medication in Childcare - 2 credit hours
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