Sara Johnson Ryan
Preschool Teacher
Gretna,LA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Summary
I am a positive team player with exceptional clerical knowledge and a hardworking mentality. I have a high understanding of customer relations and multi-line telephone systems. I am quality focused and committed to approaching any tasks given to me with tenacity and attention to detail. I am an efficient team player and I have been commended for delivering exceptional customer service. I am creative, outgoing, energetic, and an extremely dedicated worker with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. I am good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. I am an excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Stocking and replenishing
- Dependable
- Keyboarding Skills
- Guest relations management
- Hospitality service
- Detail-Oriented
- Multi-Task Management
- Cash Handling
- Organization
- People-Oriented
- Sales expertise
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Microsoft Excel
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Family Involvement
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Essay Writing Technique Development
- Organizational Development Knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Email Correspondence
- Calendar Management
- Time Management
- Call Receptionist
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Carousel Preschool
Metairie, LA
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted and supervised as many as 12 children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Student Life Assistant
Crescent City Christian School
Metairie, LA
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided crucial administrative support such as maintaining databases keeping track of inventory related supplies equipment used during events.
- Enhanced student engagement by organizing and executing campus events and activities.
- Implemented successful fundraising campaigns that contributed significantly to the financial sustainability of various programs and initiatives.
- Encouraged collaboration between clubs and organizations by coordinating joint events promoting camaraderie amongst members.
- Collaborated with various departments to create well-rounded programming that catered to diverse student interests.
- Provided support during orientation sessions, helping new students feel welcomed and informed about campus resources.
- Assisted in conflict resolution efforts among students by mediating disputes when necessary.
- Designed surveys to collect feedback from participants after each event or activity providing valuable insight into improving future programs.
- Assisted in the development of student leadership programs for improved campus involvement.
- Served as a mentor to incoming students, offering guidance and support throughout their transition to college life.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Server
Brother's "Ole New Orleans" Cafe
Harvey, LA
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Delivered food and beverages quickly to customers.
- Supported bussers with table-cleaning during high-volume shifts.
- Kept food service and preparation areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized.
- Satisfied customers with fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Recorded and memorized orders and followed up with kitchen staff to foster timely delivery.
Daycare Teacher
Little Red Cottage Of Metairie
Metairie, LA
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's activities including behavior, meals, and naps
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Read stories to the children and taught them by painting, singing songs, and doing crafts.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified children needing extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Kept a safe and clean environment for all children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
Drive-Thru Cashier
Chick-fil-A
Harvey, LA
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Supported other team members in completing tasks.
- Distributed food quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Washed and sanitized dishes after every use to ensure customers safety.
- Maintained accurate register totals by carefully counting and securing cash.
- Replenished condiments, napkins, and straws behind counters and in dining room area.
- Helped kitchen staff with cleaning and restocking needs during slow periods.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by meeting drive-thru needs and resolving conflicts.
- Backed up front counter staff by helping with walk-in customers and take-out orders.
- Moved cars through efficiently with expert knowledge of menus and POS system operation.
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
Certification
- CDA certification
- CPR Certified
- Medical administrative Certification
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescent City Christian School
Metairie, LA05.2014
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Carousel Preschool's Compassion Award for Kindness, Love, and Empathy for the years 2022-2024
- Achieved a 6.8 out of 7 score on my CLASS observations for the 2023-2024 school year
- Louisiana Associations of Student Councils Vice President - 2014
- Varsity Cheer Captain 2013-2014
- Homecoming Queen - 2014
- Service Award Scholarship - 2014
- Pioneer Spirit Award -2014
- Servant Heart Award -2014
- Faculty Service Award -2014
- Student Body President - 2013-2014
- Key Club Lieutenant Governor - 2012-2014
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePaid time offWork from home option401k matchTimeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Carousel Preschool
07.2019 - Current
Server
Brother's "Ole New Orleans" Cafe
04.2017 - 05.2018
Daycare Teacher
Little Red Cottage Of Metairie
02.2016 - 04.2017
Student Life Assistant
Crescent City Christian School
01.2016 - 05.2019
Drive-Thru Cashier
Chick-fil-A
05.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Crescent City Christian School
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