Sara Dardon
San Jose,CA
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values. Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
San Jose, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
Principal
Private School CEMCA
Guatemala , Guatemala
01.1997 - 04.2021
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Worked closely with guidance counselors to develop individualized learning plans tailored to meet each student's needs.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
Middle School Principal
National Institute of Education
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.1989 - 10.1999
- Conducted regular evaluations of school programs to identify areas for improvement.
- Interpreted data analysis reports to assess progress towards meeting district goals.
- Investigated complaints from parents or students regarding any issues within the school environment.
- Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members in a timely manner.
- Supervised all aspects of daily operations including budgeting, scheduling, personnel management.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Guatemala elementary school
Guatemala, Guatemala
01.1978 - 10.1988
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Faculty of Humanities
San Carlos University
Guatemala11-1986
Skills
- Collaboration with teams
- Performance evaluation
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior analysis
- Classroom management
- Self-management strategies
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
Louisville Kentucky university scholarship (1993) education administration program
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
National CPR foundation ID 5FC9BC
cert. CPR/AED/first aid
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
01.2025 - Current
Principal
Private School CEMCA
01.1997 - 04.2021
Middle School Principal
National Institute of Education
01.1989 - 10.1999
Elementary School Teacher
Guatemala elementary school
01.1978 - 10.1988
Bachelor of Education - Faculty of Humanities
San Carlos University
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