Sarah Reiter
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated, goal-driven, extroverted, and passionate employee. I will always strive to grow further within my job title and remain eager to improve my abilities. Knowing that I can be a positive asset to this career is something that I am fully capable of doing. Bringing my kindness and hospitality to the work environment is what I do best. My goal is always to enhance student outcomes and foster positive learning environments. My tenure at Panama Buena Vista Union School District showcases my ability to multitask and communicate effectively. As a dedicated and creative professional, I excel in engaging diverse learners and managing educational spaces, achieving significant improvements in student academic success and behavioral management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Edible Schoolyard General Assistant
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2023.09 - Current
- Assist Garden Manager/Teacher in our one-acre, organic and edible school farm.
- Conduct and design daily garden classes surrounding the education of agriculture skills for all ages ranging from TK through 8th grade students.
- Facilitate lesson and garden planning specifically focused on harvest, propagation, and cultivation.
- Mentor individual students in and out of class, model respect and curiosity for learning, and encourage students’ interests and talents.
- Manage maintenance of garden facilities and equipment - tool shed, chicken coop, greenhouse, irrigation system, lawn mower, weed whacker, rototiller, and all hand tools.
- Guide students through all aspects of kitchen lessons to ensure skills and values development, understanding of seasonality, and connections to curricular studies.
- Prepare dishes with students during culinary lessons in the classroom kitchen using fresh, seasonal produce grown by students in the garden.
Intervention Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2019.10 - 2021.06
- Managed classroom behavior using proactive techniques, ensuring a safe and focused learning space for all students.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students struggling with specific subjects, increasing their academic success.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes and growth over time.
- Assisted teacher in developing engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing individualized learning plans and intervention strategies.
- Facilitated social skills development by promoting positive peer interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors during class activities.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, improving overall classroom performance.
Daycare Supervision Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2015.08 - 2019.09
- Assist daycare manager in care, supervision and education of children in a child daycare environment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children to spend their time enjoying and playing.
- Enforce school and classroom rules during every activity.
- Provide personal aide and care as necessary to students, such as hygiene, eating or toileting.
- Conduct a schedule for multiple activities such as recess, group games, homework time, snack time, and art projects.
- Monitor children when doing activities to ensure they are staying on task and behaving appropriately and positively.
- Plan art activities for the younger children to further their motor and emotional skills to develop.
- First Aide and CPR certified to be ready for any incidents.
- Provide students with my skills of physical stamina and emotional stability to help them with whatever they need.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With Emphasis in Arts And Humanities
Taft College
Taft, CA08.2022
Skills
- Highly communicative
- Artistically talented
- Creative and imaginative
- Easily social with others
- Loves to organize
- Experienced artist
- Great multitasker
- Takes responsibility
Certification
CODESP Paraprofessional Exam Certification
Timeline
Edible Schoolyard General Assistant
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2023.09 - Current
Intervention Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2019.10 - 2021.06
Daycare Supervision Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
2015.08 - 2019.09
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With Emphasis in Arts And Humanities
Taft College
CODESP Paraprofessional Exam Certification
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