Sahara Leidner
Jersey City
Summary
I am a motivated and reliable individual looking to develop my career in the hospitality field. I have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new skills, focused on providing efficient, dependable and friendly service. While I am new to the industry, I bring good communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, and a focus on delivering high-quality service. I am dedicated to supporting both my team and guests to ensure a positive and fun experience in all aspects of hospitality operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Volunteer
Challengers for Disabled & Autistic Children
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Coached team and softball skills to severely disabled children.
- Promoted independence by implementing self-help skills and training within the game.
- Followed the lead of the kids to support their individual needs and capabilities
- Provided positive reinforcement to ensure a fun and exciting environment.
- Established strong relationships with players, parents and caregivers, fostering trust, open communication and collaboration.
- Supported the physical and emotional well-being of autistic athletes by creating a nurturing, patient, and empathetic field, where they could play freely.
Cofounder/Sitter. Babysitting Services
Many Families Throughout the Neighborhood
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Created advertising campaigns with flyers and digital marketing.
- Entertained children with games, puzzles, and books.
- Established engaging, productive and trusting communication with children and their parents.
- Organized and cleaned dishes, clothes and toys after activities.
- Handled conflicts between siblings using conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to each individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Pet Sitter
Many Families Throughout the Neighborhood
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared food and water following careful instructions from pet owners.
- Provided directed attention to promote a secure environment in the owner's absence.
- Provided vigorous physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and deter unwanted behavior
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Cleaned and scooped out litter trays, food and water bowls to ensure a clean environment for pets.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Enhanced pet owners' peace of mind by providing daily updates and photos of their pets during their absence.
- Developed strong bonds with pets by understanding and catering to their individual behaviors and preferences.
Counselor
Eisner Sleepaway Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
- 24/7 care for children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Provided emotional support for homesick kids and personal challenges.
- Actively listened and offered encouragement at all times in a huge variety of situations.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed of their child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within the group dynamic.
Volunteer
Rustic Pathways
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with community leaders in rural Costa Rican towns to support agricultural and community development initiatives
- Worked alongside diverse teams to plan, execute, and complete various community infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the needs of underserved populations.
- Gained hands-on experience in community development and sustainable agriculture practices in rural settings.
- Painted and beautified local schools.
- Dug trenches for pipes, providing communities with clean water.
- Maintained clean and neat operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Raised awareness of environmental issues through educational workshops.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelters, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals and cleaning up the beach.
- Fostered sense of community working with locals.
Education
No Degree - Freshman, Psychology
Penn State University
State College, PA05-2028
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Following directions
- Dependability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Adaptability and resilience
- Active listening
- Managing routines
- Schedule management
- Photoshop
Accomplishments
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
- Led a group of campers through daily activities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and enjoyment.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive environment, helping children build social skills, confidence, and teamwork.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and responsibility, maintaining a high standard of care and supervision.
- Provided excellent customer service by guiding guests through the space to help them assess if it was suitable for their party, while ensuring a positive and welcoming experience throughout their visit.
- Assisted in building and improving community infrastructure, such as a kitchen for a community center, contributing to local development.
- Adapted to new environments and challenges, contributing positively to rural development projects in a dynamic setting.
- Established trust with families through reliability, punctuality, and responsibility, building strong relationships with children and parents alike.
- Participated in the Challengers program, using my passion for softball to teach and empower children with autism, creating positive and encouraging environment for players, helping them feel confident and included while developing new skills.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Counselor
Eisner Sleepaway Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher's Assistant
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
09.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Rustic Pathways
07.2022 - 08.2022
Cofounder/Sitter. Babysitting Services
Many Families Throughout the Neighborhood
06.2022 - 08.2024
Pet Sitter
Many Families Throughout the Neighborhood
01.2021 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Challengers for Disabled & Autistic Children
04.2020 - 06.2024
No Degree - Freshman, Psychology
Penn State University
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