Sara Harvey
Fort Riley North
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over a decade of experience supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of three children. As a military spouse, I’ve built strong skills in adaptability, communication, and creating structured routines. I’m excited to bring my patience, organization, and love for helping children into a classroom setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Caregiver
Self-Employeed
05.2013 - Current
- Established a safe, organized, and nurturing home environment with predictable routines and clear expectations, promoting stability and security for children.
- Fostered social and emotional development through positive reinforcement, conflict resolution, and consistent behavior expectations, enhancing children's resilience and interpersonal skills.
- Guided children through developmental milestones, helping build independence, responsibility, and problem‑solving skills.
- Provided daily academic support including reading practice, homework assistance, and structured learning routines.
- Coordinated schedules, school communication, medical appointments, and extracurricular activities for three children to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Communicated regularly with teachers, coaches, and school staff to support academic and behavioral progress.
- Modeled patience, empathy, and calm redirection during challenging behaviors or emotional moments.
Team Member
Harkins Theaters
Yuma, AZ
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing guest experiences during film screenings.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately, processing transactions efficiently for patrons.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of theater facilities and equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
American Public University
Charles Town, WV08-2028
Skills
- Child Development — understanding of developmental stages, learning needs, and age‑appropriate guidance
- Classroom Support — small‑group assistance, one‑on‑one help, reinforcing teacher instruction
- Student Supervision — monitoring students during transitions, recess, lunch, and activities
- Behavior Management — positive reinforcement, calm redirection, de‑escalation
- Emotional Support — empathy, encouragement, and stability for children
- Conflict Resolution — guiding children through disagreements and emotional moments
- Communication — clear, patient communication with students, teachers, and parents
- Team Collaboration — working closely with teachers and staff to support classroom goals
- Adaptability — flexible and calm under changing conditions, strong problem‑solving
- Organization — scheduling, documentation, task prioritization
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Primary Caregiver
Self-Employeed
05.2013 - Current
Team Member
Harkins Theaters
04.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
American Public University