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Sarah Bocook

Columbus,OH

Summary

Outgoing and passionate former teacher seeking a nanny position; highly energetic and handles multiple responsibilities, all while tending to children's' needs. Genuinely loves to learn and teach, and firmly believes in the importance of strong childhood development. Hopes to build special and meaningful connection with a family as well as assist in the development and overall well-being of children placed in my care.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bjs Restaurants Inc

Take-Out Server
02.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Packaged and served food promptly and accurately with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers as well as fellow employees.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Worked 25+ hours per week while in school.

Dunloe Elementary School

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
08.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use.
  • Provided instruction for students in every classroom and every grade level (K-5) many times, including all specials teachers and even the secretary.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
  • assisted with testing, report cards, behavior interventions, grading, and more when not in a classroom.
  • Handled extremely challenging behaviors, violent situations, and challenging classrooms of 30 students with restorative justice practices and positive reinforcement.
  • Exhibited constant flexibility by filling in unexpected absences, switching classrooms as needed, and carrying out any other task requested by the principal.

Education

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
06.2021

University Overview

  • Dean's List (2016-2021)
  • 3.9 GPA
  • summa cum laude graduate
  • minor in Spanish

Volunteer experience:

  • Ohio Student Education Association member (2016-2021); NEA 2018 conference participant
  • Ohio State BUCK-i-SERV participant (2018); volunteered at Guadalupe Center and Pathways preschool in Immokalee, FL- assisted in physical and academic student-centered activities, learn through play
  • First Educational Experience Program (FEEP) (2018); worked alongside kindergarten reading intervention teacher
  • Student teacher, Dunloe Elementary School (2020-2021); took on complete role of classroom teacher, both virtually and in person

Columbus Alternative High School
Columbus, OH

06.2016

University Overview

  • Valedictorian
  • Super Honor Roll [2012-2016]
  • Varsity Scholar Recipient
  • 4.2 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Beechcroft high school swimming, Stage Crew, theater, choir
  • National Honor Society Member
  • first-chair violinist
  • Completed almost exclusively AP and IB (International Baccalaureate) courses

Skills

  • Child Development Expertise
  • Boundary Setting
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Educational Software
  • Child Supervision
  • Behavior Management and ModificationTechniques
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Social-Emotional Learning Training
  • IEP and Lesson Plan Development

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Dunloe Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Take-Out Server
Bjs Restaurants Inc
02.2019 - Current
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
Columbus Alternative High School
Sarah Bocook