SARA SHEIKH ALI ZADEH JAHED
Escondido,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated worker with excellent communication and time management skills. Possesses knowledge and experience in childhood nutrition and education, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of tasks. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, remaining calm and in control even in difficult situations. Enthusiastic about promoting the health and success of all families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Coordinator
Child Action Inc.
10540 White Rock Road, #180,
11.2023 - Current
- Managed budgeting and financial planning for the childcare center, contributing to long-term fiscal stability.
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Established an inclusive environment that promoted diversity by collaborating with multicultural organizations to provide culturally responsive programming.
- Provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents, child care providers, and communities to ensure the health and safety of children in care.
- Help improve child care capacity and the quality of child care services in Sacramento County.
- Coordinate various projects, offering consultation and mentoring to stakeholders.
- Lead and/or direct the work of others as needed in the role.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of all guidelines, regulations, and policies set forth by the Board of Directors and the Director of Community Services.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Home Daycare Provider
Pacific Kids Home Daycare
Sacramento, California
07.2022 - Current
- Entertained children with diverse daily activities and special events
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
- Minimized spread of germs with thorough cleaning and sanitizing
- Balanced rest, play and learning with effective scheduling
- Improved behavior of children under care by modeling responses to situations and reinforcing good choices
- Maintained safe play environment
- Protected groups by securing indoor and outdoor spaces
Per Breastfeed Consular
Community resource Project WIC
Sacramento, California
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Addressed public health concerns with informative health education materials
- Created and executed appropriate target audience health education curriculum and lesson plans
- Researched community health needs and current services to identify the best use of current resources
- Developed community health programs based on identified needs
- Boosted community members' health knowledge through participation in health fairs and events
- Home visiting to help moms with their newborns and help them to meet their golas
Program Eligibility Specialist
Community Resource Project, Inc
Sacramento, California
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Assist in determining eligibility for participants using CA State & WIC guidelines
- Translate in-clinic and health documents into Farsi for program use
- Triage various services to WIC participants
- Call Center Representative experiences
- Analyzing and booking needed appointments
- Assisting in processing and issuing food benefits, making copies, printing documents
- Assist customers by providing information and resolved their complaints
- Provide lessons and support breastfeeding mothers
- Participate in outreach activities when needed
- Doing home visits as a pr-breastfeed consular to help breastfeed moms and their newborn
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Sacramento, CA12.2025
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education
Education of Hormozgan
01.2005
Skills
- Instructing & Learning Strategies
- Patience
- Organized approach
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Group Leadership
- Patience and empathy
- Health and safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, database applications, and administrative procedures
- Knowledgeable in County, State, and Federal childcare licensing requirements and regulations
- Ability to obtain County security clearance and apply childcare program guidelines
- Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective communication (oral and written) and customer relations skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a team
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management abilities
- Experience working with diverse groups and handling confidential information
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- certified for Preventive Health and Safety training for Child Care Providers, affiliated with the UCSF-CCHP Preventive Health Training Program.
Languages
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Care Coordinator
Child Action Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Pacific Kids Home Daycare
07.2022 - Current
Per Breastfeed Consular
Community resource Project WIC
07.2017 - 12.2020
Program Eligibility Specialist
Community Resource Project, Inc
02.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor's degree - Elementary Education
Education of Hormozgan
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education
American River College