Sarah Hawkins
Newton,NC
Summary
Proven leader in educational and improvement settings, notably at WNC Source Hillview Children's Services, where I enhanced student literacy and social-emotional development. Expert in fostering teamwork, with a knack for problem-solving and multitasking. Demonstrated ability to adapt curricula to diverse learning styles, achieving significant behavioral improvements and parent satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lowes Home Improvement
Tim Whitener
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Interim Assistant Site Supervisor
WNC Source Hillview Children's Services
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of project progress, including reports, schedules, change orders, and meeting minutes.
- Established a positive working environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and promoting open communication channels among all parties involved in the project.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and permit requirements through diligent oversight of construction activities.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by conducting regular inspections of workmanship and materials used.
- Assisted with monthly inspections of playgrounds, and kitchen.
- Assist with monthly fire drills, lockdowns, & staff meetings.
- Uploading & doing documentation on the computer
- Helping to keep staff provided with any updates and recent changes
- Assist & provide any needed, proper care for staff & children
- Fills in for site supervisor in her absence
Early Head Start Teacher
WNC Source Hillview Children's Services
08.2011 - 04.2022
- Improved student literacy rates by implementing engaging reading activities and strategies.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum all learning styles
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent
- Implemented -on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development
Preschool Teacher
Where Dreams Come True
07.2001 - 08.2011
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles
- Organized and led activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social developmental behaviors
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Brevard Community College
Brevard, NCHigh School Diploma -
Brevard High School
Brevard, NCSkills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Lowes Home Improvement
Tim Whitener
03.2023 - 04.2024
Interim Assistant Site Supervisor
WNC Source Hillview Children's Services
04.2022 - 11.2022
Early Head Start Teacher
WNC Source Hillview Children's Services
08.2011 - 04.2022
Preschool Teacher
Where Dreams Come True
07.2001 - 08.2011
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Brevard Community College
High School Diploma -
Brevard High School
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