Sarah Garcia

Responsible for handling billing for multiple large accounts within six different states. Received and processed monthly subcontractor invoices from 40+ subcontractors. Maintain contact with subcontractors on various properties in routine and emergency situations. Responsible for dispatching subcontractors to sites during snow events in six states. Reporting weather and road conditions as well as site status to facility managers during snow events.

• Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.
• Deployed multiple student data sources, regularly assessed student progress, modified instruction and continuously improved student learning.
• Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
• Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
• Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
• Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.

• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
• Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
• Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
• Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to inform decision-makers.

• Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet State of Tennessee Curriculum Standards.
• This location was a charter school that the Board of Education was forced by the state to re-structure and ultimately close shortly after I began working there.

• Taught interim kindergarten and was assigned to 5th grade for the following school year.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
• Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.

• Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
• Resolved issues with deposits and open items.
• Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
• Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
• Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
• Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
• I continued weekend employment at Green Bank once I started teaching in the classroom as well.

• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
• I tutored at Sylvan as a part time job while teaching in the classroom as well.

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

• Served as individual paraprofessional for kindergarten child with cerebral palsy.
• Assisted student with basic needs such as feeding, bathroom, arrival and departure from school as well as assistance getting around the building.
• Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
• Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas alongside classroom teacher.