Sara Setzer
Wichita,KS
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable about early education and serving at-risk communities. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow, and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Influential individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor
Child Start
08.2021 - Current
- Manage a Head Start site that is licensed for 88 children while supervising 15 to 20 staff members
- Ensure the site meets KDHE licensing requirements, order site supplies, balance site budget, and manage site files
- Maintain patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support staff, family, and student development and personal growth
- Monitor data for my site in the company database
- Plan and organize recruitment events to recruit families and staff, interview potential staff, and contact references post-interview
- Complete staff performance evaluations
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with families and community partners to better the program and services provided
- Guide teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example, and thoroughly answering questions
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to enhance overall development and growth of every student in accordance with the curriculum and state learning standards
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, anecdotal notes, and assessments for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing lessons and activities to support areas requiring improvement
- Collaborated with assistant and fellow teachers to brainstorm and expand on resources
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
12.2012 - 05.2015
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to enhance overall development and growth of every student in accordance with the curriculum and state learning standards
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, anecdotal notes, and assessments for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing lessons and activities to support areas requiring improvement
- Collaborated with assistant and fellow teachers to brainstorm and expand on resources
Head Start Teacher
Heartland Programs
09.2009 - 08.2012
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to enhance overall development and growth of every student in accordance with the curriculum and state learning standards
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, anecdotal notes, and assessments for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing lessons and activities to support areas requiring improvement
- Collaborated with assistant and fellow teachers to brainstorm and expand on resources
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS05.2007
Skills
- Site Safety
- Compliance Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Performance Monitoring
- Employee Training
Accomplishments
Early Childhood Impact Award Winner for program administration through ECPO
April 2023
Certification
KDHE Program Director's License for up to 100 infant, toddler, preschool, and school age children
Effective 09/03/2021
State Of Missouri Educator's Certificate for Birth to 6th Grade
Effective 08/15/2011
Child Development Associate Credential
Effective 07/01/2010
Kansas State Teaching License for Kindergarten to 6th Grade
Effective 09/03/2007
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Child Start
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
08.2015 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
12.2012 - 05.2015
Head Start Teacher
Heartland Programs
09.2009 - 08.2012
Lead Teacher
TOP Early Learning Center
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bethany College
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