Sara Bennett
Rancho Santa Margarita,CA
Summary
Experienced with childcare, ensuring children's safety and well-being. Utilizes creative strategies to engage children in educational activities and promote development. Knowledge of practices that are developmentally appropriate and are based within the sphere of the interests of the child to promote a love for and a healthy relationship with learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Mahmoud Karim
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
- Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
- Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.
Sales Associate
Elsewhere Vintage
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Sales Associate
American Vintage
05.2011 - 11.2012
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA08-2022
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA08-2022
Skills
- Emotionally supportive
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Schedule management
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Tutoring expertise
- Storytelling techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Child development expertise
Field Work
Spent 300 hours throughout the degree process in the classroom both observing and assisting teachers with anything from classroom management, circle time, and the delivering of lessons. These experiences provided the opportunity to shadow teachers in a very close and profound way. This allowed for the unique opportunity to learn during instruction from teachers and students alike.
Timeline
Realtor
Berkshire Hathaway
06.2016 - 05.2018
Nanny
Mahmoud Karim
04.2015 - 07.2018
Sales Associate
Elsewhere Vintage
11.2012 - 08.2013
Sales Associate
American Vintage
05.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saddleback College
Associate of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
Saddleback College
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