Sarah E Faries
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher at Hope Montessori Academy with a proven track record in fostering student engagement and success through innovative lesson development and classroom management. Excelled in training and mentoring, enhancing team building and collaboration. Skilled in student-centered learning and social-emotional training, achieving significant improvements in student development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Hope Montessori Academy
Vero Beach, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Waitress
Guiessppies
Fellsmere, FL
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Cashier
Publix
Vero Beach, FL
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
Diploma -
Sebastian River High School
Sebastian, FL05.2017
Skills
Lesson development
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher Training
- Child Development
- Training and Development
- Age-Appropriate Discipline
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Safety Awareness
- Documenting Results
- Department Leadership
- Family Involvement
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Social Development
- Fine Motor Skills
- Room Arrangements
- Educational Enrichment
- Positive Learning Environment
Secondary education
Training and mentoring
Group and individual instruction
Childcare needs
Classroom management
Child development
Parent-teacher collaboration
Key decision making
Team Building
Safety awareness
Lesson Planning
Student engagement
Social-Emotional Learning training
Student-centered learning
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Hope Montessori Academy
02.2023 - Current
Waitress
Guiessppies
06.2022 - 02.2023
Cashier
Publix
05.2019 - 10.2021
Diploma -
Sebastian River High School