Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
References
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Sarah Bakke

Sarah Bakke

Arvada,CO

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate, and hard working team member. Through strong communication skills and rapport building, I focus on meeting the needs and goals of children and family. I utilize a strengths based approach to encourage and support children/family in their lives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chafee Department Intern

Adams County Human Services
08.2023 - Current
  • Completed assessments with clients to better determine their needs and goals
  • Attended policy meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of new bills that will be implemented into the program
  • Kept a record of communication with clients through Trails Legacy
  • Attended bi-weekly Chaffee group workshops that focus on providing practical life skills to youth
  • Maintained client relationships and helped support them in reaching their goals
  • Created newsletters that focus on providing youth with practical skills and addressing common concerns

Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant

Treehouse Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
  • Recorded observations of children's behavior, related to their developmental milestones
  • Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
  • Presented subject matter to students
  • Attended staff meetings
  • Problem solved to ensure that the classroom ran smoothly and was safe
  • Updated child's daily activities and behaviors.
  • Attended to children's needs and encouraged self ability

Lead Administrative Assistant

Lawn and Tree Care
01.2017 - 06.2021
  • Execute special objectives and projects in response to manager's requests
  • Prepare and update office records, spreadsheets and presentations to support co-workers needs and to enhance office efficiency
  • Process payments, and allocate funds accordingly
  • Respond to social media reviews
  • Address customer's concerns/questions in a timely and sympathetic manner
  • Make outgoing collection calls
  • Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
  • Provided support to technicians, by assisting with routes and customer service.

Business & Training Specialist

Old Navy
03.2014 - 11.2016

• Provided on-site training to new and existing employees
• Handled the hiring, orientation, and paperwork for all new employees
• Scheduled new employees
• Resolved scheduling issues to meet payroll budget
• Led a team of 5 to 20 people to ensure the store ran smoothly
• Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
• Supervised Sales & Cash Handling
• Organized merchandise to promote maximum sales
• Verified and took inventory

Hostess

Rockyard Brewing Company
01.2014 - 03.2014

Supervisor

Wendy's
10.2012 - 02.2014

Education

Social Work -

Metropolitan State University Of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2024

Case Worker Academy

Child Welfare Training System
03.2024

Associates Degree In Sociology -

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
01.2020

High School Diploma -

Douglas County High School
Castle Rock, CO
01.2012

Skills

  • Knowledge of developmental milestones
  • Experience working with young children
  • Experience in writing court reports and testimonies
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to build rapport
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Strong problem solving skills and conflict resolution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certification

  • ECT Assistant 2021
  • Case Worker Academy 03/2024
  • CPR Certified - 01/2024

Volunteer Experience

Dependency and Neglect CASA

01/2021 - 04/2023 CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), Parker, CO

  • Attended trainings regarding child behavior/ the foster care system
  • Uploaded all communication and visits with children and guardian
  • Provided mentorship to appointed child(ren)
  • Wrote Court Reports and testimonies when required
  • Completed ongoing training and learning


Preschool Teacher

05/2020 - 07/2023, Foundry Church, Castle Pines, CO

  • Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
  • Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
  • Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play., Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

References

  • Brenda Redding - Internship Supervisor

970-443-4980, BRedding@adcogov.org


  • Heather Garcia - Coworker

720-345-2945, GarciaHeather29@icloud.com


  • Kaitlyn Evans - Friend

303-947-645, K.Evans94@msn.com


Timeline

Chafee Department Intern

Adams County Human Services
08.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant

Treehouse Learning Center
06.2021 - Current

Lead Administrative Assistant

Lawn and Tree Care
01.2017 - 06.2021

Business & Training Specialist

Old Navy
03.2014 - 11.2016

Hostess

Rockyard Brewing Company
01.2014 - 03.2014

Supervisor

Wendy's
10.2012 - 02.2014

Social Work -

Metropolitan State University Of Denver

Case Worker Academy

Child Welfare Training System

Associates Degree In Sociology -

Arapahoe Community College

High School Diploma -

Douglas County High School
  • ECT Assistant 2021
  • Case Worker Academy 03/2024
  • CPR Certified - 01/2024
Sarah Bakke