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Saira Zamarripa

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Hardworking and reliable, with strong ability to step into any role. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

OKCPS
08.2024 - Current
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.

Substitute Teacher

Arthur Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed

Site Substitute

Ridgeview Elementary School
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided instruction in place of absent teachers, following lesson plans and instructions for classroom management
  • Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages
  • Assisted with student assessments and grading assignments according to school policy

Coaching Assistant

Putnam City High School
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted coaches in planning and organizing practice sessions
  • Provided support to players by helping them improve their individual skills
  • Monitored team performance during practices and games, providing feedback to the coach when necessary

Physical Therapist Technician

Physical Therapy Central
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted physical therapists with treatments by preparing equipment and helping patients move to different positions during exercises
  • Provided therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hot and cold packs according to therapist protocols
  • Observed patients during treatments and reported any changes in condition or response to therapy to the physical therapist
  • Instructed patients on proper exercise techniques and how to use assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches or wheelchairs
  • Monitored patients' performance during exercise sessions to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Cleaned medical equipment after each use following established procedures for sterilization or disinfection

Cashier

Walgreens
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Southern Nazarene University
05.2022

Skills

  • Organizational abilities
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Organization
  • Discipline
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

OKCPS
08.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Arthur Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2024

Site Substitute

Ridgeview Elementary School
08.2022 - 03.2023

Coaching Assistant

Putnam City High School
12.2021 - 05.2022

Physical Therapist Technician

Physical Therapy Central
05.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Walgreens
09.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Southern Nazarene University
Saira Zamarripa