Sara Sith
Lafayette,LA
Summary
A driven and compassionate educator with extensive experience in child development and classroom management honed at Airline Baptist Church and other venues. Excelled in creating nurturing and fun environments, enhancing children's communication skills, and implementing effective lesson plans. Demonstrated proficiency in cleaning and sanitation, alongside a strong work ethic, ensuring safety and promoting healthy habits among preschoolers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Care Teacher
Airline Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Party Host
Surge
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed guests to correct areas for eating, dancing, and other services.
- Took information about guests' party size, led to seating, offered menus, and [Action].
- Planned parties according to customer specifications.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups.
- Educated guests on rules and policies to deliver safe, enjoyable experiences.
- Organized various themed parties, with coordinated decorations, menus and activities.
- Resolved conflict to maintain fun, positive and safe event environments.
- Prepared and served food and drinks to guests, meeting hygiene and safety standards.
- Supervised children's activities, maintaining happiness, safety and well-being.
- Led creative games and activities to engage and entertain guests during events.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored attraction during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Supervised gameplay and monitored guests' actions to prevent theft.
Cashier Team Lead
Crispy Donut
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
Babysitter/Nanny
Courtney Boudreaux
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Education
No Degree - Biology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette05.2027
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Planning
- Parental Communication
- Loves children
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communication
- Caring and Understanding
- Strong Work Ethic
- Friendly and likeable
- Positive Role Model
- Time Management
- Child Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Housekeeping
- Special-needs childcare
- Infant Care
- Cleaning and sanitation
Timeline
Babysitter/Nanny
Courtney Boudreaux
08.2023 - 12.2023
Day Care Teacher
Airline Baptist Church
06.2022 - 08.2024
Party Host
Surge
03.2022 - 07.2024
Cashier Team Lead
Crispy Donut
04.2021 - 05.2024
No Degree - Biology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette