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Sarah Locke

Kalamazoo,MI

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Sprout Early Care And Preschool
01.2022 - Current

-Provide nurturing and supportive environment for toddlers, focusing on their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Design and implement age appropriate lesson plans and activities to enhance socialization, creativity, and early learning skills.
- Collaborate with parents to communicate children's progress, milestones, and address any concerns or questions.
- Apply effective behavior management techniques, promoting positive behavior and conflict resolution among toddlers.

Teacher's Assistant

Little Scholars Learning House
03.2021 - 01.2022

-Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans for daily activities
- Nurtured strong relationships with both infants and preschoolers, helping them build trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the classroom
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment, handling diaper changes, feeding routines, and cleanliness to meet the unique needs of infants and preschoolers

Head Swim Instructor

British Swim School
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Instructed participants of all ages.

Lifeguard/Assistast Manager

Dearborn Country Club
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for [Number] lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
  • Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
  • Managed swim events of up to 400 people bi-weekly.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2023

Skills

  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers

Certification

First Aid/ CPR/ AED


Timeline

Lead Teacher, Toddler Room

Sprout Early Care And Preschool
01.2022 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Little Scholars Learning House
03.2021 - 01.2022

Head Swim Instructor

British Swim School
04.2017 - 09.2019

Lifeguard/Assistast Manager

Dearborn Country Club
05.2016 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development

Western Michigan University

First Aid/ CPR/ AED


Sarah Locke