Sarah Giffin
Hesperia,USA
Summary
Aspiring Learning and Development professional with a background in education and teaching, seeking to apply strong communication, implementation, and personalization skills in an EdTech environment. Eager to support the creation and delivery of effective, learner-centered solutions while growing within a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Substitute
Victorville Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current
- Named Employee of the Trimester in April 2025
- Facilitated learner engagement by using student feedback and knowledge retention, building strong relationships and tailoring communication strategies to meet individual needs.
- Applied adult learning principles through differentiated instruction techniques, personalizing content delivery to support a variety of learning styles.
- Assessed learning outcomes and improved instructional effectiveness by collecting and analyzing student performance and behavior data.
- Built cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills by partnering with teachers, administrators, and support staff to align instructional goals and manage classroom dynamics.
- Contributed to internal training workshops by participating in professional development sessions on a weekly basis focusing on tools, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Demonstrated fluency with learning technology platforms by using ClassDojo, Zoom, GoNoodle, Second Step, Google Classroom, Kahoot, and Duolingo to support engagement, content delivery, and performance tracking.
Sixth Grade Teacher
Victorville Elementary School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and delivered different implementation strategies for lessons that aligned with state and district curriculum standards to promote student achievement and mastery of core subjects.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement, collaboration, and social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including special educators and counselors, to support individual education plans (IEPs) and 504 accommodations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and training sessions to enhance pedagogical skills and integrate technology into instruction.
Guest Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Supervised up to 30 students in classroom settings to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Followed established lesson plans and school procedures to maintain continuity of instruction and minimize classroom disruption.
- Maintained an orderly classroom by implementing clear expectations, redirecting off-task behavior, and promoting student accountability.
- Ensured student safety by closely monitoring behavior, adhering to emergency protocols, and reporting incidents to appropriate school personnel.
- Communicated effectively with students, staff, and administrators to support learning goals, clarify expectations, and provide instructional consistency.
- Provided informal feedback to regular teachers each day, regarding student participation, behavior, and academic progress.
Freight Supervisor
Columbia Sportswear
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed approximately 10+ calls per day from customers inquiring about product
- Oversaw daily freight processing operations, including unloading shipments, inventory staging, and stockroom organization to ensure timely product flow to the sales floor.
- Supervised and scheduled freight team members to maintain productivity, meet delivery timelines, and align with store merchandising priorities.
- Trained, coached, and provided ongoing performance feedback to associates to improve efficiency, safety, and adherence to operational procedures.
- Ensured accurate inventory control through cycle counts, shrink reduction efforts, and compliance with receiving and reconciliation processes.
- Monitored back-of-house logistics and implemented process improvements that reduced unload times and improved replenishment speed.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing OSHA standards and company safety protocols during freight handling and equipment use.
- Collaborated with store and department managers to align freight flow with promotional timelines, seasonal resets, and floor sets.
- Communicated effectively with vendors, delivery drivers, and internal teams to resolve shipment discrepancies and minimize delivery disruptions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University
San Bernardino, CA12.2016
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Educational technology integration
- Positive feedback
- Collaborative learning strategies
- Logistics management
- Shipping coordination
Websites
Certification
Basic Use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals , Google, July 2025
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Resident Substitute
Victorville Elementary School District
08.2024 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher
Victorville Elementary School District
01.2024 - 06.2024
Guest Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
03.2019 - 12.2023
Freight Supervisor
Columbia Sportswear
06.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University
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