Sarah Lucero
Zia Pueblo
Summary
Dedicated Home Visitor experienced in motivational interviewing and cultural sensitivity. Empowered families through tailored support and community collaboration while developing engaging lesson plans as an Early Childhood Educator. Focused on assessing student needs and driving academic success through individualized support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Home Visitor
Native American Professional Resource
03.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized action plans to promote family stability and enhance overall well-being.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide tailored support services.
- Collaborated with community resources to connect families with educational and health services.
- Educated families on child development, parenting techniques, and available local resources.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in home visiting techniques and family engagement strategies.
- Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
- Prepared monthly calendars with educational needs and activities.
- Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness using results-based accountability measures, refining interventions as needed to maximize impact on participating families.
- Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
Head Start Teacher
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos Inc
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment to support social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Collaborated with families to create individualized learning plans for each child's unique needs.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated activities that promote cultural awareness and respect for diversity among students.
- Streamlined communication processes between staff and families to improve engagement and support services.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance data, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to meet individual needs.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Teacher's Assistant
Rio Rancho Public Schools
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated with educators to track student progress and identify areas for academic improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing lessons and addressing student inquiries.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Isleta Casino & Resort
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Executed thorough cleaning procedures including dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms, ensuring high standards of presentation.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols to ensure compliance.
- Responded promptly to guest requests, resolving issues to maintain satisfaction levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Multicultura Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Home visits
- Assessment skills
- Self-care strategies
- Family engagement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Enrollment processing
- Self-care awareness
Certification
- Certified Infant Touch & Massage Instructor Training - April 2024
Timeline
Tribal Home Visitor
Native American Professional Resource
03.2023 - Current
Head Start Teacher
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos Inc
02.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Rio Rancho Public Schools
10.2020 - 01.2022
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Isleta Casino & Resort
02.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Multicultura Education
Central New Mexico Community College