Sandra Robertson
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in Early Childhood Development, eager to embrace a challenging role that fosters growth and recognizes achievements. Committed to leveraging a diverse skill set to create impactful learning environments while pursuing a teaching degree to enhance educational expertise. Passionate about contributing to the development of young minds and dedicated to continuous personal and professional advancement. Seeking opportunities that align with these aspirations and promote a culture of excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Stockbridge Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and participation.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth.
- Utilized technology to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Mentored new teaching staff, providing guidance on best practices in classroom management.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student learning objectives effectively.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
- Accommodating the unique needs of each learner and promoting academic growth.
- Supported lead teacher in managing classroom behavior by implementing effective discipline strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies, ensuring each student''s progress towards learning goals.
- Assisted lead teacher in designing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learners'' needs and abilities.
Teacher's Assistant
Stockbridge Community Schools
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Assists Lead and Associate Teacher
- Assist classroom in taking classroom notes/observations using Teaching Strategies Gold
- Makes all children feel comfortable, secure and loved
- Insures health and safety of children at all times
- Observe students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress. Maintains accurate and complete student records. Maintains confidentiality of families and workplace. Work closely with principal, support staff, teachers, volunteers and students.
- Working under the Lead Teacher to plan, organize and implement both approved and developmentally appropriate curriculum to enhance the growth and development of children enrolled in the program.
Director/Operations Manager
Graham Real Estate, LLC DBA mystorage
10.2013 - 06.2017
- Hire, train, schedule and manage employees of all mystorage Centers.
- Advertise and perform monthly auctions for each site. Create budget and bonus structures.
- Set policies and expectations for mystorage Centers and followed up with periodical audits.
- Responsible for all marketing and SEO most notably 19 different social media sites and mystoragecenters.com. Under my management, occupancy increased by an average of 20% and revenue is up 15% over last year. I was a crucial element in development of two new sites by performing layout design, unit mixes, market studies
- To create pricing ranges, and contracting vendors for advertising and construction.
Manager of Operations / Trainer Professional
Public Storage
02.2011 - 10.2013
- As a focal point for training in the district, I trained over 30 Managers and 4 District Managers. Managed a 1500 unit property, which included meeting rigid sales goals and delinquency percentages, property and grounds maintenance, customer service, daily paperwork, cash handling and account
- Management, and monthly auctions. A rotating roster of Managers reported to me on a day-to-day basis for coaching and assistance; I would then communicate the results to the District Manager.
- Accomplishments:
- Circle of Excellence Public Storage | 2012 and 2013
- Frequently recognized as a top-performing manager in every company. Was ranked 7th out of over 2500 properties in my tenure at Public Storage.
District Learning Specialist / Manager
Extra Space Storage
07.2000 - 02.2012
- Responsibilities included directly supervising others, I served as a customer service representative and was responsible for meeting rigid goals and deadlines, training new employees, developing and meeting budgets, finances and schedules. Key Trainer to roll out new software and train employees on two different occasions, in support of a merger between Extra Space and Storage USA. Experienced in up-selling products and services that our company offers. Familiar with the standard suite of Microsoft office components, such as Microsoft Word document creation, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, and the storage and financial automations systems used by both Extra Space and Storage USA
- Accomplishments
- The All Star Award Extra Space Storage | 2004-2005
- Manager of the Year Nomination Extra Space Storage | 2005 and 2006 .
- I have spent over 16 years in the self-storage industry and managed 13 facilities in four different states.
Education
High School -
Ocean Lakes High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2000
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
CMU
Lansing, MISkills
- Client relations management
- Proficient in computer applications
- Effective time management
- Effective communication
- Advanced Excel skills
- Team leadership
- Training program development
- Skill enhancement programs
- Early childhood education
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Stockbridge Community Schools
10.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Stockbridge Community Schools
01.2022 - 10.2023
Director/Operations Manager
Graham Real Estate, LLC DBA mystorage
10.2013 - 06.2017
Manager of Operations / Trainer Professional
Public Storage
02.2011 - 10.2013
District Learning Specialist / Manager
Extra Space Storage
07.2000 - 02.2012
High School -
Ocean Lakes High School
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
CMU