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SARAH ZUBER

Clarkston,GA

Summary

Possesses versatile skills in communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by diverse professional experiences, as well as a strong commitment to quality and success. Demonstrates adaptability and creativity in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL Instructor

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
11.2023 - Current
  • Teaches English to adult refugees, both in-person and online.
  • Utilizes educational technology tools to enhance teaching effectiveness and resource accessibility.
  • Educates students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gives one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Develops engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.

International Worker

Christian & Missionary Alliance
07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Studied Spanish language and culture.
  • Connected with local people and churches.
  • Built relationships with related organizations to develop support.
  • Communicated regularly with donors and sending church to maintain relationships.
  • Sent "Thank You" cards and emails to supporters.

English Corner Teacher

GCAC
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Started and ran English class at church near Washington D.C Taught English class for recent immigrants to the United States. Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage students and promote learning. Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.

University Placement Counselor

Yew Wah Education
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Edited personal statements for student university applications.
  • Helped students with university selection.
  • Guided students through admission process for US and UK universities.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Taught classes and presented information sessions on subjects related to higher education and career planning.

English Teacher

Shanghai High School International
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Taught English to ninth- and tenth-graders and did personal tutoring for students outside of class.
  • Developed and executed daily lesson plans and wrote and administered tests.
  • Led interesting group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Helped students prepare to take the TOEFL exam.

Cafe Manager

Barnes & Noble
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed café files, including financial reports, maintenance, waste, personnel and ordering information.
  • Communicated with potential employees, current employees and store management.
  • Served as liaison to store manager regarding café operations and initiatives.
  • Reorganized files, café back room and back and front counter space.
  • Created new opening and closing checklists to streamline training of new employees.
  • Kept accurate records of invoices, processed paperwork, and sent correct paperwork to corporate office.
  • Completed monthly inventory of café products.
  • Monitored sales and adjusted ordering, café procedures, and organization in accordance with sales.
  • Implemented employee recognition program and created café bulletin board.
  • Trained café servers.
  • Shared interviewing and hiring responsibility with assistant store manager.

Newspaper in Education Coordinator/Marketing Manager

The Weatherford Democrat
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Designed logo, concept and page for Newspaper in Education program.
  • Held managers’ meetings, implemented employee of the month program and organized employee birthday celebrations and new employee introductions.
  • Conducted Thanksgiving, “When I grow up” and Design-an-Ad contests.
  • Designed rack cards, house ads, and promotional pieces for the Democrat.
  • Implemented teacher of the month program and NewsPASS (Newspapers Aiding Students & Schools) lunch program.
  • Gave newspaper tours.
  • Worked with schools and school superintendents to allow teachers to sign up for program.
  • Sought sponsorship dollars from local businesses.
  • Visited classes, interviewed teachers and took pictures for Newspaper In Education page.
  • Designed teen page, selected teen correspondents, and held editorial meetings.
  • Conducted free Newspaper in Education workshop for teachers.

Student Worker

Texas A&M Office of University Relations
09.2001 - 12.2001
  • Wrote press releases for Texas A&M University.
  • Organized distribution of graduation press releases to hometown newspapers.
  • Dubbed, wrote notes to news directors, and distributed “Focus” radio program to Texas radio stations.
  • Helped maintain media database.

Education

B.A. - Journalism

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China Certificate - TEFL

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

TEFL Certificate - TEFL

I To I
09-2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Blackboard
  • Virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, MS Teams)
  • Written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Certification

I to I TEFL Certificate, TEFL, 2023-09

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

ESL Instructor

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
11.2023 - Current

International Worker

Christian & Missionary Alliance
07.2019 - 04.2023

English Corner Teacher

GCAC
09.2017 - 04.2019

University Placement Counselor

Yew Wah Education
08.2010 - 06.2011

English Teacher

Shanghai High School International
08.2006 - 05.2008

Cafe Manager

Barnes & Noble
01.2003 - 01.2004

Newspaper in Education Coordinator/Marketing Manager

The Weatherford Democrat
01.2002 - 01.2003

Student Worker

Texas A&M Office of University Relations
09.2001 - 12.2001

Teaching English as a Foreign Language in China Certificate - TEFL

Marshall University

B.A. - Journalism

Texas A&M University

TEFL Certificate - TEFL

I To I

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