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Sarah Robinson

Fayetteville

Summary

Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Cumberland Methodist Preschool
09.2024 - Current
  • Teaching Curriculum based on school requirements.
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Training and managing assistant teacher
  • Individual child assessments and parent conferences.
  • Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
  • Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
  • Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
  • Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
  • Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
  • Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.

Pet Care Specialist

Self/Home
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • Socialized pets through attention, play and positive reinforcement.
  • Exercised dogs via multiple walks, yard time and playtime.
  • Monitored health of each animal and immediately reported abnormalities or behavioral changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to administer medications and vaccinations to animals in a professional and caring manner.
  • Remained alert of dietary restrictions for individual animals to reduce sickness.
  • Watered and fed animals according to prescribed diets and portions.
  • Relieved boredom and stress by playing, talking to, and petting animals.

Lead Substitute Teacher

Diakonia Preschools
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Substitute teacher when full-time teachers need a day off or would call out
  • Worked with children aged 4-5 years old.
  • Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.
  • Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.
  • Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students.
  • Created an inclusive atmosphere where every student felt valued and respected.
  • Documented summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher.
  • Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Lead Teacher

Hope Montessori Academy
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Teaching in a Pre-school age classroom with children aged 3 to 5 years old
  • Used the Montessori Method to teach.
  • Established positive relationships with parents by engaging them in their child's education.
  • Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to optimize daily care of children.
  • Created and maintained a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs.
  • Evaluated student academic growth, recording and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians.
  • Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skill and job knowledge.
  • Implemented school's curriculum consistent with unique learning needs of students.

Assistant Store Manager

Payless Shoes
11.2007 - 09.2011
  • Responsible for completing the weekly and monthly paperwork that related to store sales and goals
  • Assisted in hiring and training
  • Counted money both at open and close of business
  • Assisted customers every day.
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, payment options and returns and exchanges.
  • Built employee knowledge with training and mentoring.
  • Directed employee tasks and time management, improving customer experience.
  • Led floor sets following plan-o-grams to update store appearance.
  • Created work schedules to maintain top-quality customer service and lower labor costs.

Full-time Sales Associate

Old Navy
03.2005 - 11.2007
  • Responsible for assisting customers at the register, sales floor, and fitting room
  • Also responsible for selling a set number of credit cards per week.
  • Greeting customers warmly and helped.
  • Helped customers find and select products.
  • Keeping the work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
  • Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.
  • Organized merchandise displays to promote higher levels of customer engagement.
  • Tagged new merchandise for sale and updated signs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology And Folklore

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-2026

No Degree - Archaeology Field School

Utah State University
Logan, UT
01-2025

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Program development
  • Proficient in conflict management
  • Classroom behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Lesson development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Specialized support for IEP implementation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Special education
  • Inclusive practices
  • Evaluation techniques
  • Understanding diverse learning styles
  • Critical thinking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Historical research
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Cultural anthropology knowledge

Accomplishments

    Merm the Germ (2020) A playful, science-themed children’s book promoting hygiene and individuality through storytelling

    Merm the Germ Goes to D.C. (2021) Sequel adventure highlighting civic engagement and public health in a kid-friendly format

    The Day the World Paused (2020) A gentle, rhyming reflection on resilience and connection during global disruption

    Holy Phalanges (2021) Celebrates diversity and body positivity through joyful illustrations of hands, feet, and limb differences

    The Secrets of Oakley House (2021) A gothic mystery novel exploring family secrets, historical architecture, and psychological suspense

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Cumberland Methodist Preschool
09.2024 - Current

Pet Care Specialist

Self/Home
09.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Substitute Teacher

Diakonia Preschools
09.2019 - 12.2019

Lead Teacher

Hope Montessori Academy
07.2016 - 05.2019

Assistant Store Manager

Payless Shoes
11.2007 - 09.2011

Full-time Sales Associate

Old Navy
03.2005 - 11.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

Central Texas College

Bachelor of Science - Cultural Anthropology And Folklore

Utah State University

No Degree - Archaeology Field School

Utah State University

Publications

  • The Secrets of Oakley House
  • Merm the Germ
  • Merm the Germ goes to D.C
  • The Day the World Paused
  • Holy Phalanges, a fingers and toes book

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