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
Bakersfield, CA
09.2023 - 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
Bakersfield, CA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- 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
Bakersfield, CA
08.2015 - 09.2019
- 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
09.2023 - Current
Intervention Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
10.2019 - 06.2021
Daycare Supervision Aide
Panama Buena Vista Union School District
08.2015 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With Emphasis in Arts And Humanities
Taft College