Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Sarah Salinas

Mercedes,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Ninos Inc Corporate Headstart, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and interactive instruction. Recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment, leading to improved student outcomes and strong rapport with parents and colleagues. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Aide

Ninos Inc Corporate Headstart
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Substitute Teacher

Mercedes High School
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Recreation Leader

City Of Mercedes
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
  • Improved facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.

Education

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
12-2024

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Small group instruction

Accomplishments

    Certificate of Completion as a Education Aide

Certification

Education Aide

Languages

English
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Teacher Aide

Ninos Inc Corporate Headstart
09.2024 - 03.2025

Substitute Teacher

Mercedes High School
10.2022 - 05.2024

Recreation Leader

City Of Mercedes
06.2018 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Secondary Education

South Texas College