Sara Dee Harrigfeld
Ashton,ID
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Fremont County School District, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in developing individualized education plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Adept at implementing differentiated instruction and behavior management strategies to enhance learning outcomes. Committed to promoting academic growth and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Fremont County School District
01.2020 - Current
- Facilitated effective classroom management while keeping students engaged throughout lessons.
- Facilitated daily lessons by organizing instructional materials for lead teachers.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles of students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to encourage academic growth and participation.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance peer-to-peer learning experiences among students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Speech-Language Para-pro
Fremont County School District
09.2003 - 06.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Miss USA International
Madlin Agency
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Senior Bartender
Fremont County Golf Course
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised bar operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer service excellence.
- Trained and mentored junior bartenders in cocktail preparation and customer engagement techniques.
- Designed drink offerings to boost guest engagement and loyalty.
- Managed inventory control and ordering processes to minimize waste and optimize stock availability.
Executive Assistant
MAP Development
01.2010 - 08.2019
- Managed executive schedules, prioritizing appointments and optimizing time for increased efficiency.
- Coordinated high-level meetings, ensuring all logistical details were handled seamlessly.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval speed and accuracy.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining information flow and collaboration.
- Assisted in project management by tracking deadlines and milestones for key initiatives.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations to support executive decision-making processes.
- Implemented office procedures that improved operational workflows and reduced redundancies.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
Special Education Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to students' unique learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and modify interventions.
- Provided training and support to staff on effective special education practices and compliance requirements.
- Advocated for students' rights, ensuring access to appropriate educational resources and services.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Bob Hope Chrysler Girl “Classic” Diplomat
Bob Hope Chrysler Charity
10.2004 - 01.2005
- Facilitated diplomatic relations through effective communication and negotiation strategies.
- Developed and implemented policy initiatives to enhance community engagement and support.
- Analyzed international issues to inform strategic decision-making processes for humanitarian aid.
- Coordinated logistics for charity events, ensuring seamless execution and maximum impact.
Education
International Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Science - Global Conflict & Negotiations
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CASkills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in teaching
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Disciplinary procedures
- Differentiated instruction
- Discipline
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student records management
- IEP documentation
- Compliance
- Assessment techniques
- First Aid/CPR
- Decision-making
- Staff collaboration
Certification
Pro Act certified
Miss. Palm Springs 1999
Timeline
Miss USA International
Madlin Agency
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Bartender
Fremont County Golf Course
05.2021 - 10.2022
Substitute Teacher
Fremont County School District
01.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant
MAP Development
01.2010 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher
Desert Sands Unified School District
09.2006 - 06.2009
Bob Hope Chrysler Girl “Classic” Diplomat
Bob Hope Chrysler Charity
10.2004 - 01.2005
Speech-Language Para-pro
Fremont County School District
09.2003 - 06.2025
International Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Global Conflict & Negotiations
University of California, Irvine
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of The Desert