Sara Pfannenstiel
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Preschool Teacher at Fruit of the Spirit, skilled in classroom management and child development. Successfully fostered positive parent-teacher communication and implemented play-based learning strategies, enhancing social skills and individual growth. Adept at supporting special needs children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all learners.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Fruit of the Spirit
Pocatello, ID
2015 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Case Manager
Center Counceling
Pocatello, ID
2009 - 2012
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals while providing ongoing encouragement and support throughout the process of reaching those objectives.
Education
Sociology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID08.2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Activity planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Effective listening
- Calm and patient
- Empathy and compassion
- Play-based learning approaches
- Observational skills
- Social skill building
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Child CPR and first aid
- Coordinating with teachers and specialists
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Fruit of the Spirit
2015 - Current
Case Manager
Center Counceling
2009 - 2012
Sociology
Idaho State University