Sandra Weston
Belton,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic tutoring professional motivated to support elementary students. Ready to build confidence and skills in struggling learners. Friendly, personable and compassionate. Skillful in sharing knowledge and individualized support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Tutor
ABC Tutors
Overland Park, KS
03.2020 - Current
- Assessed students' academic strengths and weaknesses to design appropriate lesson plans.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding their children's progress.
- Adapted teaching methods according to each student's abilities or interests.
- Provided instruction in math, reading, writing, science, social studies and other subjects as needed.
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose Preschool
Leawood , KS
08.2014 - Current
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
Early Head Start Teacher
Belton Head Start
Belton, MO
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Established effective relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in the Head Start program.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, health needs, and educational resources.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
John Knox Village Care Center
Lee's Summit, MO
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Swept walkways around the building exterior as part of outdoor cleaning tasks.
- Checked inventory of cleaning supplies and ordered more when needed.
- Cleaned windowsills, mirrors and fixtures in bathrooms as part of daily duties.
- Reported any maintenance issues to the manager immediately for resolution.
- Inspected each room after housekeeping staff completed their work.
Restaurant Worker
Blue Grass Yacht and Country Club
Hendersonville , TN
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Followed restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
- Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC08-1982
Skills
- All 9 subjects of instruction
- Group and individual coaching
- Activity-Based Learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Homework Assistance
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Personalized learning plans
- Student Evaluation
- Lesson Planning
- Educational feedback
- Progress Reporting
- Reading Comprehension
- Learning techniques
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative Writing
Affiliations
- Grandmother
- Public speaker
- Involved with the Awana program at my church
- I enjoy Mission trips
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month February 2024
- President's List 1995
South Carolina Teaching Certificate 1995
- I have a South Carolina teaching certificate
- I have a South Carolina teacher license
Certification
CPR, AED, and First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Tutor
ABC Tutors
03.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Primrose Preschool
08.2014 - Current
Early Head Start Teacher
Belton Head Start
10.2012 - 08.2014
Housekeeping and Laundry Attendant
John Knox Village Care Center
11.2010 - 10.2012
Restaurant Worker
Blue Grass Yacht and Country Club
03.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Bob Jones University