Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Sara Bailey- Gonzalez

Alma,AR

Summary

Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Kokua Education

Substitute Teacher, K-12
09.2018 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for units or projects assigned.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Helped create last minute daily curriculum for all subjects.
  • Manged up to thirty students at a time

Community Bible Church

Preschool Teacher
08.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

    • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
    • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
    • Established positive relationships with students and families.
    • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
    • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
    • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
    • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
    • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
    • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
    • Executed classroom management through positive reinforcement.

Community Bible Church - Kids Ministry

Kids Club Teacher
11.2012 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Followed age-appropriate Sunday school activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Completed and submitted attendance logs and accident reports each shift.

Cupcake Couture Bakery

Counter Girl
01.2014 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Opened up the bakery and did every opening task.
  • Set up and decorate fifteen types of cupcakes.
  • Take orders for custom cakes and help fill custom cupcake orders.
  • Run private birthday parties for all ages.
  • Closing the store, nightly clean up and count till.
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Greeted customers with smile and provided helpful suggestions.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Maintained clean and safe workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Addressed guest complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
  • Processed sales transactions using POS system.

Vera Bradley

Sales Associate
10.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Longoria Family

Nanny
01.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Took care of three Children, a newborn and two school aged children
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.

Education

Academy Of Creative Education
San Antonio, TX

High School Diploma
03.2014

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

Associate of Arts from Education

University Overview

I have 50 Credits towards my Degree in education from this college, continuing to work towards my degree.

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Education

University Overview

I have 40 Credits towards my Bachelors in Education from this university.

Skills

  • Class Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Time Management
  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Effective Listening
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Microsoft Office
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Punctuality
  • Willingness to learn
  • Leadership

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Community Bible Church
08.2020 - 11.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kokua Education
09.2018 - 11.2022

Sales Associate

Vera Bradley
10.2016 - 08.2017

Nanny

Longoria Family
01.2015 - 05.2016

Counter Girl

Cupcake Couture Bakery
01.2014 - 02.2018

Kids Club Teacher

Community Bible Church - Kids Ministry
11.2012 - 05.2018

Academy Of Creative Education

High School Diploma

San Antonio College

Associate of Arts from Education

Texas State University

Bachelor of Arts from Education