Sarah Stinnette
Rustburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Runk And Pratt
12.2023 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Teacher
Providence Day Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Teacher (Temp. Position)
Amherst Baptist Primary School
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Behavior Specialist
Amherst County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors and inform intervention planning.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
Teacher
Elizabeths Early Learning Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Office Manager
Food Lion
Madison Heights, VA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Processed returns and exchanges smoothly, adhering to company policies while keeping customer satisfaction as the top priority.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner, finding solutions that meet both customer needs and company guidelines.
- Handled cash register transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate payment processing and proper cash handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store operations and achieve performance goals.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement store-wide sales strategies that drove increased revenue.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Lynchburg, VA
2018.08 - 2019.01
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
Outside Lawn and Garden Sales Representative
Lowes Home Improvment
Madison Heights, VA
2018 - 2019
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring best possible pricing and availability.
- Enhanced teamwork within the department through regular meetings for discussing goals, challenges, and successes.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and reporting any hazards immediately.
- Led workshops on various gardening topics, fostering a sense of community among customers while sharing expertise.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing expert advice on lawn and garden products.
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from customers by providing personalized recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
Education
Teacher Certification - Organizational Behavior Studies
CVCC
LynchburgHigh School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA06.2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Word
- Time Management
- Microsoft Excel
- File Organization
- Computer Proficiency
- Customer and client relations
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Recordkeeping
- Deadline-oriented
- Mail handling
Accomplishments
- Received commendation from Amherst Elementary principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at EELC in 2021.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Runk And Pratt
12.2023 - Current
Teacher (Temp. Position)
Amherst Baptist Primary School
04.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher
Providence Day Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
Behavior Specialist
Amherst County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher
Elizabeths Early Learning Center
06.2019 - 04.2021
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
2018.08 - 2019.01
Office Manager
Food Lion
04.2018 - 04.2019
Outside Lawn and Garden Sales Representative
Lowes Home Improvment
2018 - 2019
Teacher Certification - Organizational Behavior Studies
CVCC
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
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