Sarah Reisinger
Conifer,CO
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Tutor
Jeffco Public Schools
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Enhanced students English language skills by developing comprehensive lesson plans focused on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
- Created engaging presentations and visual aids to support student understanding of complex language concepts. (Especially applicable during at home learning)
- Implemented creative teaching strategies tailored to various learning styles to maximize student comprehension and retention of material.
- Boosted student confidence in English communication by providing personalized feedback and guidance on written and spoken tasks.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions addressing individual student concerns outside of regular class hours.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson plan resulting in measurable improvements in reading comprehension over time.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child''s progress in the program.
- Collaborated with fellow ESL tutors to share best practices, resources, and techniques for successful language instruction.
- Adapted lessons to accommodate students with diverse cultural backgrounds, learning abilities, and prior experience in English language instruction.
- Designed interactive group activities encouraging teamwork among students while enhancing their listening and speaking abilities.
- Obtained certification and administered testing to evaluate needs of new ESL students.
Paraprofessional
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Ran reading groups for students with below benchmark reading abilities. (eg. LLI & Lexia)
- Ran individually focused math groups for a wide spectrum of individual group needs.
- Added library staff with organization and reading material distribution.
- Assist administrative staff.
- Assist with arrivals and dismissals.
- Worked with K-5 students.
Office Manager
WellAdjusted
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Organized and facilitated nutritional programs.
- Organized and engaged patients in wellness activities.
- Administered various therapeutic treatments.
Family Assistant
Katie Dickinson
04.2007 - 01.2012
- Assisted with daily household tasks for a smoother family routine, including meal preparation and laundry duties.
- Ensured a clean living environment through regular housekeeping duties like vacuuming floors or sanitizing frequently touched surfaces.
- Maintained family privacy and security by handling sensitive information discreetly and respecting confidentiality boundaries.
- Supported busy parents with personal errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning pick-ups, or appointment scheduling.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Attended 6 month parenting class thorough Love & Logic to establish consistent behavioral regulation, discipline techniques, and positive reinforcement in conjunction with parents.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CANo Degree - Anthropology
Collage of The Sequoia's
Visalia, CANo Degree - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COHigh School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon High School
Encinitas, CA06.2003
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong modeling/demonstrative skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teaching strategies
- Vocabulary building
- Oral communication
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Adaptable
- Diligent
Certification
WIDA Certification
Timeline
ESL Tutor
Jeffco Public Schools
12.2018 - 04.2021
Paraprofessional
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2018 - 04.2021
Office Manager
WellAdjusted
01.2009 - 01.2012
Family Assistant
Katie Dickinson
04.2007 - 01.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Cuesta College
No Degree - Anthropology
Collage of The Sequoia's
No Degree - Nursing
Front Range Community College
High School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon High School
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