Sara Herrington
Monrovia,IN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver and homeschool teacher with a proven track record in developing individualized care plans and engaging lesson strategies. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, I effectively coordinated activities and fostered positive environments, ensuring clients' well-being and students' academic growth. Experienced in collaborating with families and professionals to enhance overall care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employed
09.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, including assistance with daily living activities.
- Developed individualized care plans based on clients' specific needs and preferences.
- Monitored clients' health, documenting changes and communicating with family members.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety and promoting independence in their homes.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to optimize caregiving schedules and tasks.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients' medical needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated engaging learning experiences using diverse educational resources and tools.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance understanding.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a productive environment.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that fostered social skills and teamwork among students.
- Adapted teaching methodologies based on evolving educational standards and best practices.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Led groups of students on field trips to enriching destinations, introducing to new experiences and broadening education.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting open communication and active participation among students.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing any behavioral issues promptly and with sensitivity, reinforcing the importance of respect for oneself and others.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with challenging assignments and thought-provoking discussions.
- Integrated diverse subjects into lessons, promoting interdisciplinary connections for deeper understanding of material.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN05-2018
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bloomington, IN12-2014
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Lesson planning
- Online teaching tools
- Field trip coordination
- Parent-teacher communication
- Administrative skills
- Maintaining files
- Conflict management
- Computer literacy
- Effective planning
- Business administration
- Teaching
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employed
09.2021 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana