Sarah Feimster
Educator
Atlanta,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented Drama Teacher enthusiastic about teaching communication through body language and performance. Distinct expertise gained during 10+-year career. Experience providing opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, performative and digital forms of communication. Consistently recognized for inspiring student-centered approach.
Performance-driven Vocational Instructor excellent with promoting the advancement of professional skills for employment and leadership development opportunities. Proven skills in digital art and printing and imaging with excellent time management and organizational capabilities. Ready to apply these talents along with strong problem-solving abilities to a dynamic new position.
Driven Retail Manager with more than 9 years of experience overseeing talented teams while guiding staff for superior customer interactions. Talented at leading daily activities and enhancing store atmospheres. Successful background resolving routine and unique issues to drive continued revenue growth and increase customer loyalty.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Theatre Arts Teacher
Mcleod ISD
Mcleod, United States
08.2015 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Produced 3 theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
CTE Teacher
Mcleod ISD
Mcleod, United States
08.2015 - Current
- Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential.
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments.
- Selected and requisitioned books and instructional materials.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Performed instructional services for Print Shop and Printing and Imaging vocational and occupational subjects.
Journalism Teacher
Mcleod ISD
Mcleod, United States
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment and technology to exhibit understanding of student learning styles.
- Exhibited understanding of content, discipline and pedagogy as demonstrated through quality of design, execution of lessons and matching objectives and activities to Texas standards.
- Managed assigned extracurricular activities and sponsored outside activities approved by school principal to foster social growth of students.
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
Atlanta, TX
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards and cold calling.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Retail Store Manager
The Kitchenette At Price Hardware
Atlanta, TX
05.2005 - 08.2012
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Managed store organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Generated spreadsheets detailing sales information.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Helped customers locate appropriate store locations of kitchen products, answered questions about products and provided solutions for various kitchen issues.
- Supported professional development of team members and supervisors at all levels to place knowledgeable candidates in leadership roles.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Promoted business strategy by implementing improvements based on guest feedback.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Applied Science
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX 01.2007 - 12.2015
Skills
Digital art knowledge
Accomplishments
Teacher of the year
State One Act Play Director
State UIL Speech Coach
Software
Microsoft
Apple
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Theatre Arts Teacher
Mcleod ISD
08.2015 - Current
CTE Teacher
Mcleod ISD
08.2015 - Current
Journalism Teacher
Mcleod ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
Texas Teaching Certificate
08-2015
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
05.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Applied Science
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
01.2007 - 12.2015
Retail Store Manager
The Kitchenette At Price Hardware
05.2005 - 08.2012