Sasha Schmidt
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista Shift Lead
Tippi Teas
El Paso
03.2026 - Current
- Created a positive customer experience through effective communication and service skills.
- Prepared and served teas, smoothies, juices and bowls.
- Performed opening and closing tasks such as setting up equipment and cashing out registers at the end of the shift.
- Arranged merchandise and built eye-catching displays.
Preschool Teacher
Harvest Church
El Paso
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement weekly lesson plans for children ages 3-5 to encourage creativity, curiosity, and age-appropriate learning.
- Facilitate engaging activities that promote early childhood development through interactive play, storytelling, and hands-on learning.
- Foster a supportive and safe classroom environment while helping children develop communication and social skills.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and church staff to coordinate activities and maintain structured classroom routines.
Summer Camp Counselor
Harvest Church
El Paso
06.2021 - Current
- Supervise and mentor groups of children during seasonal summer programs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Plan and lead recreational, educational, and team-building activities to promote creativity and collaboration.
- Provide guidance and conflict resolution among campers while encouraging teamwork and positive social interaction.
- Assist with organizing large group events, games, and daily programming for camp participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso (UTEP)
01-2029
Associate Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX07-2026
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Initiative
Projects
- FBI Teen Academy / Leadership & Academic Programs, 06/01/25, Selected to participate in an immersive program exploring the operations and responsibilities of the FBI. Engaged in critical thinking exercises and real-world investigative simulations supervised by federal agents. Learned about federal law enforcement, forensic science, and investigative techniques.
Volunteer Experience
- Vice President, Poverty in Women's Health Awareness Alliance - Coronado High School, 01/01/22, 12/31/25, Helped lead a student organization focused on raising awareness about women's health challenges affecting underserved populations., Organized community outreach initiatives to collect and distribute feminine hygiene products for women in need., Coordinated donation drives and awareness campaigns to support women experiencing poverty and limited access to healthcare resources., Collaborated with student leaders to expand community involvement and increase support for the organization's mission.
- Multimedia Chief Editor - School Newspaper, Coronado High School, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Led and mentored student teams in producing multimedia journalism content., Taught students how to film, edit, and produce digital media using professional editing software., Oversaw multimedia projects from concept to final production while maintaining journalistic quality and accuracy., Conducted and coordinated interviews, story development, and digital storytelling for school publications.
Awards
- Academic Excellence Award, University of Texas at El Paso, Top 10 Graduate
- Best in Film - Educational Category, EPISD Student Digital Film Festival, 2021
Timeline
Barista Shift Lead
Tippi Teas
03.2026 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Harvest Church
08.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Harvest Church
06.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso (UTEP)
Associate Degree - Nursing
El Paso Community College