Sara Zander
Salem,OR
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Molalla River School District
Molalla, OR
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Compiled bibliographies of specialized materials to assign for outside reading assignments.
- Identified students' level of reading difficulty to provide appropriate reinforcement.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Repeated key lesson information to teach grammar and help students grasp concepts.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Counseled students regarding their academic performance in English classes.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
Tasting Room Administrator
Soter Vineyards
Carlton, OR
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Provided technical assistance with computer hardware and software issues when needed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Implemented filing systems to improve document organization and retrieval.
- Prepared presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
Event Technician
Linfield University
McMinnville, OR
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Maintained AV inventory and supplies and facilitated orders for new equipment.
- Used appropriate tools and materials in alignment with safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Evaluated circuit boards to component level using variety of instruments to resolve issues.
- Assessed AV equipment, performing minor repairs to promote continued functionality.
- Installed and configured home theaters, instructing consumers on proper equipment usage.
- Assisted guests with determining seat location, escorting guests to assigned seating.
- Supported catering team with setup, service, and cleanup of event food and beverages.
- Provided immediate response to guest inquiries, offering information and resolving issues promptly.
- Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets, and directed to facility locations.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on audio visual equipment between events.
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Built strong rapport with customers to foster confidence in system installations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Linfield University
McMinnville, OR05-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Point of sale operation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Menu knowledge
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Technology integration
- Order accuracy
- Problem solving
- Positive attitude
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and training
- Communication
- Customer relations
- Professionalism
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Flexibility and adaptability
Timeline
English Teacher
Molalla River School District
08.2022 - 06.2025
Tasting Room Administrator
Soter Vineyards
01.2017 - 08.2018
Event Technician
Linfield University
08.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Linfield University
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