Sara Earnshaw
Navarre,FL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate educator with extensive experience in child development and children that need behavioral support, notably at Hurlburt Field CDC. Excelled in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments, achieving significant improvements in child engagement and development. Skilled in learning assessments and leadership, adept at fostering positive relationships with parents and staff to support children's educational journeys. Professional educator with strong commitment to nurturing and developing young minds. Skilled in creating engaging and supportive learning environments, fostering positive behavior, and adapting to varying needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring dependable support for educators and students alike. Proficient in lesson planning, classroom management, and promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Assistant Teacher
CDC West Hurlburt Field
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and math.
- Maintained inventory of educational supplies and materials and notified supervisor of restocking needs.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
Stay At Home Mom
Myself
08.2007 - 09.2022
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children varying needs and interests.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of children achievements.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate children.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling child based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for two children.
- Followed all school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Helped with office tasks including taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Managed costs and quality of household.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Tracked expenses and income for four people while organizing and maintaining bank statements for three checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for all medical, and household bills and cost.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Kept accurate records of childcare, condition and progress.
- Promoted children's socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using childs strengths to motivate child.
- Completed all home cleaning tasks, including dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help children achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted children with therapy exercises as specified by care team, including physical, occupational and speech exercises.
TRULYFITT
Angela Butler
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children birth to 12 years old.
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations including fire and disaster preparedness, Florida Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Developed Childcare program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met and collaborated with owner to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance in childcare program and summer camps.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to owner.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved childcare program through consistent hard work and dedication to the program I had built from the ground up.
Paraprofessional
Escambia County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues that needed to be addressed.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
- Oversaw class of twenty students when instructor was out of room.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Prepared lesson plans and collected instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Hurlburt Field CDC
03.2004 - 05.2006
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
- Encouraged child involvement in classroom experiences and group interaction.
- Partnered with supervisor to implement ADA standards on playground and in common areas.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Maintained childcare center schedule in alignment with parent needs.
- Maintained positive demeanor to facilitate stable, consistent environment.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children birth to four years old.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing progress reports for each child.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH12.2025
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL12.2025
CDA Infant And Toddler - CDA
Florida Department of Health
Pensacola, FL12.2024
Skills
- Learning assessments
- Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Supervision
- Special Needs Training/Behavioral Support
- Behavior modeling
- CDC Infant and Toddler Modules
- Patience and empathy
- Curriculum implementation
- Strong work ethic
- Behavior management techniques
Certification
- Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
- Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds
- Child Growth and Development
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Paraprofessionals of Exceptional Students
Professional References
Zonia Bush
CDC West Director
CDC West, Hurlburt Field, Florida
850-884-5154
Angela Butler
Owner
TrulyFitt, Pace, Florida
760-500-7345
Cassandra Smith
Principal
Lincoln Park Elementary, Pensacola, Florida
850-494-5620
Personal References
Ashlilyn Ingerson, Friend and Coworker
Childcare Assistant Teacher
CDC West, Hurlburt Field, Florida
520-255-5400
Lisa Utke, Friend
First Grade ESE Teacher
Pea Ridge Elementary, Pace, Florida
850-686-2728
Andrea Paskievich, Friend
Sixth Grade Math Teacher
Barbers Hill ISD Middle School South, Mont Belvieu, Texas
978-587-7354
Elizabeth Herring, Friend
Stay At Home Mom
Navarre, Florida
813-363-4629
Timeline
Child Care Assistant Teacher
CDC West Hurlburt Field
09.2022 - Current
TRULYFITT
Angela Butler
10.2017 - 12.2018
Paraprofessional
Escambia County School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Stay At Home Mom
Myself
08.2007 - 09.2022
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Hurlburt Field CDC
03.2004 - 05.2006
- Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
- Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds
- Child Growth and Development
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Paraprofessionals of Exceptional Students
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest State Community College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northwest Florida State College
CDA Infant And Toddler - CDA
Florida Department of Health
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