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Sarah Buchanan

Sarah Buchanan

Boulder,CO

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in client relationship building and workload management, demonstrated through successful engagements at Rover. Excelled in enhancing student language proficiency and cultural awareness at VIPKID and the Boulder Valley School District. Known for exceptional organizational skills and reliability, consistently delivering projects on time and exceeding client expectations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Rover.com
12.2021 - Current
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients and their pets to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout their pet’s stay keeping them informed of relevant updates or any potential issues that arose.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.

English as a Second Language Teacher

VIPKID
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced students’ language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

Spanish Teacher

Boulder Valley School District Re-2
08.2008 - 08.2011
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.

Education

Master Of Education - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO

Bachelor - Economics

Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Workload management
  • Deadline adherence
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Organizational skills
  • Written communication
  • Reliability
  • Self motivation

Certification

Colorado Teaching License

Endorsements in Spanish and Linguistically Diverse Education

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Rover.com
12.2021 - Current

English as a Second Language Teacher

VIPKID
04.2019 - 11.2020

Spanish Teacher

Boulder Valley School District Re-2
08.2008 - 08.2011

Master Of Education - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

University of Colorado At Boulder

Bachelor - Economics

Colorado College

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