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
Oklahoma City, OK
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
Oklahoma City, OK
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
Oklahoma City, OK
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
Oklahoma City, OK
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
Oklahoma City, OK
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
Oklahoma City, OK
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