Sarah Padgett
Farmington,NM
Summary
Driven Teaching Assistant with a firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning, and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with a commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces. Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teachers with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds. Motivated College student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart Catholic Church School
Farmington , NM
2024.01 - Current
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution, and student mentoring.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of the material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways, and playgrounds.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections under the teacher's direction.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Volunteer Firefighter
San Juan County Fire Dept.
Farmington , NM
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals, or water to combat fires.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses, and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergencies.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders, and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Retail Sales Associate
Zumiez
Farmington , NM
2021.04 - 2021.06
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies, and security practices.
- Assessed customer product needs and interests to best recommend suitable items.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers, and fitting room returns to keep the store orderly and efficient.
- Initiated friendly conversations with customers to determine the level of assistance required.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
San Juan College
Farmington, NM2025-05
High School Diploma -
Piedra Vista High School
Farmington, NM2023-05
Skills
- Medical Assistance
- Rescue Operations
- First-Aid and CPR
- Fire Department Procedures
- Behavior Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Material Preparation
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Modeling
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart Catholic Church School
2024.01 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
San Juan County Fire Dept.
2022.08 - 2023.08
Retail Sales Associate
Zumiez
2021.04 - 2021.06
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Piedra Vista High School
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